Engineer - Tooling

Precision Metal Works has an immediate opening for a Tooling Engineer. The tooling engineer’s role is spilt between operational support for problem resolution and New Product Introduction. Application of root cause analysis, development of corrective action plans, preventive maintenance plans and updating AutoCAD tool drawings.

• Operational Support
  
• Problem tool evaluation utilizing root cause analysis to determine reasons for poor tool performance related to productivity, set up or Quality issues. Develops a corrective action plan to improve the tool, monitors and implements plan.
  
• Develops and reviews Preventive maintenance procedures for all tooling updating where necessary to ensure continued tool performance.
  
• Assist tool room with periodic problem-solving developing toolmakers to utilize root cause analysis to correct issues.
  
• Maintain die drawings using AutoCAD, Solidworks to reflect all changes performed to the tool details.
  
• New Product Introduction & Engineering Change
  
• Assists quote development for engineering changes on existing tools utilizing knowledge of tool design and tool performance. Takes opportunity to fix existing tool problems when a change opportunity exists.
  
• Attends feasibility review to ensure all potential tooling and or part design issues are addressed, communicates to the selected tool vendor.
  
• Manage tool progress at tool vendor to ensure timely completion of tool.
  
• Performs run off at vendor, evaluates tool vendor dimensional layout and resolves any issues prior to releasing the tool for delivery to Precision.
  
• Process sign off at Precision ensuring all aspects of the tool are complete including run at rate, quality sign off, sensor performance and preventive maintenance procedures
  
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
• Traveling to manufacturing plants and factories when required to gather information and liaise with manufacturing and outsource design teams
  
• Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best price for tooling.
  
• Scheduling meetings with management and outside tooling sources as required.
  

· A minimum of 10 years experience in a sheet metal stamping environment preferred

· Authorized tool apprentice program or preferred Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering required

· Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance experience needed

· Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks

· Capable of designing and troubleshooting Metalstamping dies and assembly fixtures

· The ability to work independently and to collaborate with others.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.

· The ability to complete projects on time and to specification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach. Must be able to climb up and down, as well as work using a ladder.
  
• Employee is regularly exposed to vibration and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
  
• Must be present on the job to perform the assigned duties and be able to work overtime which is often required to meet production schedules
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40219 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40219: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person