Summary/Objective
As a Tooling Engineer specializing in progressive tooling at Tempel, you will play a critical role in optimizing tooling processes and equipment to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and reliability. Reporting directly to the Plant Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and drive operational excellence in the tooling department.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize tooling processes and equipment to produce electrical steel laminations, ensuring precision, accuracy, and repeatability.
- Assist in the design, development, and validation of tooling fixtures, dies, and molds, utilizing CAD software and simulation tools to optimize geometry, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct process validation and optimization activities, including tooling trials, capability studies, and root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to production teams, assisting in the resolution of tooling-related issues, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process monitoring, and technology adoption to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity in the tooling department.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in process engineering, tooling engineering, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of tooling design principles, manufacturing processes, and equipment operation, with experience in CAD software and simulation tools.
- Knowledge of metal forming processes, including stamping, punching, and die casting, is advantageous.
Competencies
- Demonstrates proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
- Possesses excellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.
- Exhibits a clear understanding of operational policies and procedures, consistently complying with and applying them appropriately to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Proactively keeps abreast of new work methods, skills, and technologies relevant to the role, effectively integrating them into work processes to drive innovation and improvement.
- Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work activities efficiently to maximize productivity and deliver measurable results within established timelines.
Work Environment
- Must be able and comfortable to work in a heavy-industrial environment
- Must be able to work from heights
- Must be able to work standing up 80% of the time
- Must be able to walk to work locations 100% of the time
- Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel and reach below/above shoulders to access equipment for repair
- Must be able to lift tools, parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted
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Preferred
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