Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer

The Tooling Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will be responsible for directing and coordinating tooling operations to include internal and external tooling repair, PM execution, and spare part inventory. Manage NPD, product launches, design and implementation of operational tooling projects, and provide technical expertise enhancing existing designs.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Directs and coordinates tooling operations to include internal and external tooling repair, PM execution, and spare part inventory
• Lead tool review meetings to ensure alignment on tool design prior to kick-off
• Continuous improvement and sustainability of tooling, equipment, and processes within the operations team
• Develops and maintains a preventive maintenance strategy to track the status of and ensure the maintenance of new tools. Partner with in-house tooling associate to execute basic PM's as-needed
• Establishes and maintains internal tooling standards and implements best practices (including designs, components, spare parts, etc.)
• Troubleshoots production issues where tooling support is needed or requested
• Utilizes data to propose refurbishments, updates, modifications, and repairs to tooling
• Participates in design reviews to challenge tooling designs, provide direction related to new launch tooling, and attends onsite / offsite (vendor) sampling meetings
• Fosters relationships with new and existing tool shops for tooling work
• Visits machine shops as needed to coordinate the repair and modification of tools
• Provides leadership on tooling initiatives
• Supports tool room work as needed with the setup, review, or maintenance of tools
• Coordinates sampling, metrology, and necessary modifications of new tools
• Defines and supports the execution of Tooling IQ, OQ, and PQ efforts

Qualifications / Skills :

Physical Demands :

Compensation Information :

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation and may be eligible for shift premium compensation.

Pay Range : $75,000-110,000

Benefits for this role can be seen by clicking on the following link : ITW Benefits for Life Your Way. In addition, employees can qualify for vacation, sick, and holiday compensation benefits.

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