Tool & Die Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY – Responsible for developing press tooling design, techniques, procedures, fixtures and applications to produce high quality parts as cost effectively as possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT — Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Set up spare parts lists to be included in tooling quotations and manuals

Review spare parts requirements for servicing in conjunction with engineering department including coding of spare parts

Review blueprints for correct spare parts identification prior to issuance

Coordinate parts orders and assist in the identification of parts

Provide leadership, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff

Oversee employees in performance of work and provide guidance in the resolution of routine problems

Apply organizational policies and ensure adherence to departmental procedures

Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility

Interview and recommend candidates for employment

Provide performance feedback on team members

Act as liaison with other departments, units, or organizations

Perform quoting work

Perform tool engineering

Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers

Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings

  SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate’s Degree in Tool & Die preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage 

Experience: Five to seven years of Tool & Die Engineer experience; At least two years of experience as a supervisor preferred

Computer Skills:  Must demonstrate computer literacy; Proficient using Microsoft Office; Proficient in Solid Works, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and KeyCreator CAD and CAM software preferred

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Other Requirements: