Tooling/Fixturing Engineer LPCS

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for overseeing all phases of assigned design/build projects, expediting the flow of components and materials for all projects, and managing the document control process for the implementation of new and reworked tooling.

Interacts With These Departments

Part/Dimensional Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety and Operation Teams.

Responsibilities

• Uses CAD or SolidWorks to analyze existing tool / fixture designs and redesign to improve on them.
• Shares designs with colleagues and implements any relevant feedback in the new designs.
• Lead design review meetings for all tooling / fixturing projects whether small or large.
• Coordinate and manage tooling / fixturing development activities with engineering, operations, manufacturing and vendors. Travel may be required.
• Develops prototypes and testing new designs.
• Carries out quality assurance tests on new designs.
• Coordinates with Tool Engineering Manager, Fixture Engineers and Safety Team to understand timetables for all projects and their associated materials TWA’s and PO’s.
• Monitors and expedites all parts and components called out on the TWA in support of Tooling/Fixture Engineering projects.
• Manages smaller, less complex design/build projects, driving them to successful completion on time and within budget.
• Maintains fixturing / tooling database to include updated files in accordance with established procedures.
• Pulls standard designs to be applied to new projects and supplies data to Tooling/Fixture Engineers and or Safety per direction from the Tool Engineering Manager. Assigns appropriate tooling/fixture numbers for the newly designed tooling/fixtures based on Engineering Department Standards.
• Serves as point of contact and liaison with Operations, Engineering Safety and Vendors for project and materials questions.
• Develop, implement and hand off to teams operating instructions for new tooling and fixtures. This will include operation and maintenance of said tooling and fixtures
• May oversee 3D printing setup and operation.
• May supervise other engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing basis or as needed for the term of assigned projects.
• May participate in annual cost savings projects.
  
  

Required

• BS in Engineering or equivalent or strong engineering experience maybe considered.
• 2-3 years of project management experience or equivalent
• Background in coordinating projects in an engineering/manufacturing context.
• Good understanding of mechanical parts, components, and a working knowledge of the ordering process.
• Experience with a document control process in an engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.
• Extensive experience in designing fixtures for manufacturing operations (Solid Works)
• Good English communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent organization and time management skills. Solid math skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Investment casting knowledge and manufacturing operations.
• Dimensional engineering
• Experience in GD & T and blueprint interpretation and application
  
  

Critical Success Factors

• Attention to Detail-- Scrutinizes all aspects of a project to ensure it is done right the first time.
• Communication-- Delivers clear, effective oral and written communication.
• Customer Service-- Takes personal responsibility for promptly and satisfactorily resolving customer issue.
• Judgement-- Balances needs and desires with available resources and constraints.
• Engagement-- Exhibits a focused, energized and fully involved approach to the work.
• Planning-- Identifies and prioritizes steps and resources required to achieve a desired outcome.
• Reliability-- Demonstrates a high level of consistency and dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Self-Directed-- Performs work without prompting and with minimal supervision.
• Time Management-- Prioritizes and schedules tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity.