As the Tooling Engineer you will be responsible for managing all tasks associated with tooling from initial kick-off through dimensional maturation and validation.  This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide tool vendors with tooling maturation plans through the use of the TCF.
• Advanced feasibility reviews for new components as necessary.
• Lead tool design reviews with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure that all parties within the company have approved a tool design prior to issuing instruction to supplier to cut steel.
• Provide automation team with direction on any items needed (EOAT included).
• Approve final automation direction.
• Review/approve layout plan provided by metrology.
• Provide metrology lab with direction/samples.
• Ensure all print items are tuned within specification.
• Participate in internal technical reviews with Program Managers as necessary.
• Advisement on mold repairs as needed.
• Enforce Tool Design Standards and provide input on improvements necessary.
• Stay current with latest technology trends in the mold building industry.
• Develop and manage internal tooling maturation schedule (communicated to Program Manager).

• Three plus years in plastics/tooling related field; automotive experience preferred.
• Blueprint reading and understanding of component drawings/CAD files.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of basic office machines.
• Basic CAD operation.