What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Engineer position at KI?
At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.
We are seeking a Tooling Engineer to coordinate and direct all Tool and Die functions within the Green Bay Manufacturing Facility, including managing tooling projects for new products and improvements to existing tooling for established products. The selected candidate will manage and lead tool and die technicians across multiple shifts.
Responsibilities
- Determine schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel
- Examine objects, systems and facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services or repairs.
- Plan, coordinate and implement continuous improvements activities to improve key performance indicators (contribution, on-time, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, safety, ect)
- Quote, Justify, and Specify/Design tooling and equipment to meet project requirements
- Interface with engineering throughout the design and manufacturing process to improve design and efficiency
- Work with engineering and Sales Operations to resolve field install or quality issues
What you Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Engineering or related field
- Preferred 3 years of directly related experience in fabrication/assembly manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Creo and AutoCAD including designing manufacturing tooling is required.
- Prior experience with computing costing estimates and justifications for materials, labor, and tooling along with the ability manage multiple projects is preferred
What KI Offers You:
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
- Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
- A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
- Onsite Cafe: Enjoy a full breakfast and lunch menu right at work.
- Employee Product Discounts: Special pricing on company products.
- Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.
- Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.