SUMMARY
Specializes in creating, implementing and sustain manufacturing tooling methods and systems, with the goal of minimizing cost while increasing productivity. Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will create and oversee tooling design standards; maintaining all documentation for products such as General Equipment Standards and determining ways to minimize operating costs. Characterize, verify and validate tooling to meet manufacturing requirements.
JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop standard processes for comprehensive work instructions and quality procedures to build the tools, standardized tooling handover procedures and site acceptance criteria that are applicable globally
  • Create General Equipment Specifications and Approved Materials Listing
  • Develop standard equipment RFQ format
  • Create Equipment Qualification template for buyoff acceptance
• Determine spare parts specifications and quantities
• Design new fixtures and tools and conduct make (DCP) or buy (vendor) analysis
  • Participate in customer meetings early on in the tooling design process, clearly understanding the technical requirements and translating them into manufacturing requirements.
  • Participate in all vendor design reviews for new equipment
•  Update and modify all current fixtures and tools
• Perform equipment qualification of all new equipment at vendor and DCP
•  Specify facilities requirements for new equipment (Air, Electrical, Network, Mechanical, etc.)
•  Develop PM strategy of all incoming and current equipment
•  Identify opportunities to increase equipment uptime, reduce costs and associated work
•  Serve as liaison reporting status updates on all equipment
• Identifying and reporting on potential failures within a process
•  Assist in developing and managing adherence to Reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Lead quarterly Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) events of Critical equipment and drive completion of follow-up actions
• Perform regular deep dives/data analysis to understand key focus areas for improvement across the network
•  Monitor the quality of the tools developed at the manufacturer with design reviews and supplier quality checklists
•  Interface with suppliers, customers and external events to identify new and emerging tooling technologies and products, assesses their relevance and potential value to TPI
•  Standardize tooling approach across operational sites for Detroit Chassis. Assure best practices are implemented across sites
• Other duties as required or assigned by manager

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

•  Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation,
• Strong technical skills combined with exceptional leadership abilities,
• Superior communication skills with the ability to present his/her ideas at multiple levels within the organization.
• Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
•  A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically and effectively produce results,
• Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow,
•  A good working knowledge of procedures operating methods
•  Proficient with Microsoft office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
•  Verbal and written communication skills in addition to a good listener with strong sense of self,
•  Exhibits passion for the mission of the organization and the needs of our clients,
• Cradle to grave experience individually, specifying and implementing new equipment in the plant troubleshooting manufacturing problems and resolving customer concerns.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Implementation of mechanical and electronics based error proofing
• Specification of controls systems and troubleshooting system functionality
•  Mechanical Equipment Design skills
•  Allen Bradley PLC
• AutoCAD
•  Six-Sigma Greenbelt
• Project Management Skills
•  Application of GD&T to fixture and gage design – preferred
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree/experience
• Five to eight years related work experience in a manufacturing setting. Additional education may be substituted for experience and vice versa.

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and requirements of personnel as classified.
Detroit Chassis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Whether beginning your career journey or joining to expand your career development Detroit Chassis offers a working environment rich in entrepreneurism, innovative thinking and teamwork. Our organization structure encourages all associates to contribute with fresh ideas that drive opportunity and reward.