The Tooling Engineer is 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Required: High School Diploma, Associates Degree in technical field of study
Preferred: BS in Engineering
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Blueprint reading and understanding of component drawings/CAD files
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Knowledge of basic office machines
Basic CAD operation
RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES
· 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
· 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 repairs as needed
· Enforce Tool Design Standards and provide input on improvements necessary
· Develop and manage internal tooling maturation schedule (communicated to program manager)
