{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b9cda7e5f673d2f8aab14d10","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9cda7e5f673d2f8aab14d10","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9cda7e5f673d2f8aab14d10","title":"Tooling Engineer I","description":"Tooling Engineer I\n\nReporting to the Advanced tooling lead, this position will be responsible for tooling and mechanical parts execution, including the drafting, development and machining supervision of new tooling designs, changes to existing designs and the maintenance of existing tools. In addition, developing new innovative designs for process improvement and facilitating manufacturing operations is a key function of this role.\n\nTo be successful as a Tooling Engineer, you should demonstrate superb attention to detail and be able to manage time efficiently. Should be deadline-driven, meticulous, precise and consistently produce high-quality work.\n\nAs a Tooling Engineer I you will:\n\nParticipate and/or lead COQ problem-solving projects through controlling tooling improvement activities/projects.\nImprove COQ molding performance by identifying and simulating new models for process improvements & material flow.\nUtilize software packages such as Moldflow and Sigmasoft as a regular function in the molding tooling development lab, studies supplied customer mold specifications, engineering data, and molding material resin specifications, to develop a material delivery and gating strategy.\nUse 3D modeling software and simulation software to analyze new/existing tooling designs and improve them.\nDevelop blueprints for new Tooling designs as per plant or project specifications.\nShare designs with colleagues and implementing any relevant feedback in the new designs.\nDevelop prototypes and testing new designs.\nCarry out quality assurance tests on new designs.\nParticipate in new tool designs and build-up and ensure tools are delivered to product specifications and best practices within timelines serving both molding plant and NPD requirements.\nLog and track details of all specifications for existing and new molding tooling and machine-related parts and operation fixtures.\nCollaborate with NPD Team & report the exact product design needs for the manufacturability of new products.\nOrganize and update accurate engineering documents with regards to molding tooling including solid models, assemblies and prints with all revisions.\nParticipate in executing a tooling maintenance scheduling and tracking system that is visual, accurate, and adequate to meet quality & manufacturing needs.\nParticipate in predictive and preventive tooling workshop needs to ensure maintenance and upgrades needs are performed on timely manner.\nTrack and predict tool life and obtaining replacement components in a proactive manner to support demand and insure product quality. Maintain consumables as well.\nParticipate for developing better quality tooling and continuous improvement especially on resolving quality defects.\nDevelop measurement methods and regularly review dimensional reports on tools to ensure dimensional compliance to internal and external requirements\nAssist in coordinating the design and delivery of new machinery, tool handling equipment, and miscellaneous supplies/tools to support tool room activities.\nAssist in providing training to tooling workshop personnel and work on programs to improve their skills. Develop TWI and SOP for tooling related operations.\nPromote a culture of safety and continuous improvement towards a world-class standard\n\nWe are looking for someone who:\n\nHolds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Materials, Manufacturing & Design preferred) or related technical field; or equivalent combination 2 to 3 years of related experience and education and/or training is preferred.\nHas knowledge of tooling workshop CAD/CAM\nHas general workshop machinery industry and material knowledge\nPossesses the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as dimensional computation, probability, geometry and trigonometry.\nHas the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.\nHas experience with 3D Modelling - Creo preferred or similar, MS Office, machinery CAD/CAM (Powermill, Mastercam preferred).\n\nHas the following communication skills:\n\nPositive Attitude\nAbility to work with and train others.\nGood verbal and written communication and presentation skills and ability to prepare clear, informative and logical papers or reports on departmental or technical matters\nAbility to communicate effectively technical issues in either a written and or verbal context to a technical and or non-technical audience, as well as to customers and vendors\nCourteous and friendly manners for dealing with inside and outside personnel, and able to handle and resolve technical inquiries well.\n\nHas the following reasoning ability:\n\nApproaches challenges and decisions logically, with a sense of proportionality and good judgment\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.\nAbility to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and\nDeal with several abstract and concrete variables.\nEffective analytical ability, with high initiative and personal integrity\nSelf-motivated, organized and deadline-driven\n\nIdeally you will also have experience with:\n\nThermal analysis, CFD, flow and FEA knowledge.\nExperience working cross-functionally with different levels of the organization\nDynamic & stress analysis knowledge.\nMS Project experience\nExposure to standards like ISO 9000 or SQF\n\nWhat we offer you:\n\nTypical pay is $62,000 - 80,500 annually.\n\nPlease note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.\n\nThis position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program\n\nG&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:\n\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nShort and Long-Term Disability\nLife Insurance\nHealth club membership program and reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n401 (k)\nAnnual Profit Sharing\nVacation\nAir-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility\n\nAbout G&W Electric\n\nInnovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.\n\nLearn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ\n\nG&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!\n\nG&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 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In addition, developing new innovative designs for process improvement and facilitating manufacturing operations is a key function of this role.\n\nTo be successful as a Tooling Engineer, you should demonstrate superb attention to detail and be able to manage time efficiently. Should be deadline-driven, meticulous, precise and consistently produce high-quality work.\n\nAs a Tooling Engineer I you will:\n\nParticipate and/or lead COQ problem-solving projects through controlling tooling improvement activities/projects.\nImprove COQ molding performance by identifying and simulating new models for process improvements & material flow.\nUtilize software packages such as Moldflow and Sigmasoft as a regular function in the molding tooling development lab, studies supplied customer mold specifications, engineering data, and molding material resin specifications, to develop a material delivery and gating strategy.\nUse 3D modeling software and simulation software to analyze new/existing tooling designs and improve them.\nDevelop blueprints for new Tooling designs as per plant or project specifications.\nShare designs with colleagues and implementing any relevant feedback in the new designs.\nDevelop prototypes and testing new designs.\nCarry out quality assurance tests on new designs.\nParticipate in new tool designs and build-up and ensure tools are delivered to product specifications and best practices within timelines serving both molding plant and NPD requirements.\nLog and track details of all specifications for existing and new molding tooling and machine-related parts and operation fixtures.\nCollaborate with NPD Team & report the exact product design needs for the manufacturability of new products.\nOrganize and update accurate engineering documents with regards to molding tooling including solid models, assemblies and prints with all revisions.\nParticipate in executing a tooling maintenance scheduling and tracking system that is visual, accurate, and adequate to meet quality & manufacturing needs.\nParticipate in predictive and preventive tooling workshop needs to ensure maintenance and upgrades needs are performed on timely manner.\nTrack and predict tool life and obtaining replacement components in a proactive manner to support demand and insure product quality. Maintain consumables as well.\nParticipate for developing better quality tooling and continuous improvement especially on resolving quality defects.\nDevelop measurement methods and regularly review dimensional reports on tools to ensure dimensional compliance to internal and external requirements\nAssist in coordinating the design and delivery of new machinery, tool handling equipment, and miscellaneous supplies/tools to support tool room activities.\nAssist in providing training to tooling workshop personnel and work on programs to improve their skills. Develop TWI and SOP for tooling related operations.\nPromote a culture of safety and continuous improvement towards a world-class standard\n\nWe are looking for someone who:\n\nHolds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Materials, Manufacturing & Design preferred) or related technical field; or equivalent combination 2 to 3 years of related experience and education and/or training is preferred.\nHas knowledge of tooling workshop CAD/CAM\nHas general workshop machinery industry and material knowledge\nPossesses the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as dimensional computation, probability, geometry and trigonometry.\nHas the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.\nHas experience with 3D Modelling - Creo preferred or similar, MS Office, machinery CAD/CAM (Powermill, Mastercam preferred).\n\nHas the following communication skills:\n\nPositive Attitude\nAbility to work with and train others.\nGood verbal and written communication and presentation skills and ability to prepare clear, informative and logical papers or reports on departmental or technical matters\nAbility to communicate effectively technical issues in either a written and or verbal context to a technical and or non-technical audience, as well as to customers and vendors\nCourteous and friendly manners for dealing with inside and outside personnel, and able to handle and resolve technical inquiries well.\n\nHas the following reasoning ability:\n\nApproaches challenges and decisions logically, with a sense of proportionality and good judgment\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.\nAbility to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and\nDeal with several abstract and concrete variables.\nEffective analytical ability, with high initiative and personal integrity\nSelf-motivated, organized and deadline-driven\n\nIdeally you will also have experience with:\n\nThermal analysis, CFD, flow and FEA knowledge.\nExperience working cross-functionally with different levels of the organization\nDynamic & stress analysis knowledge.\nMS Project experience\nExposure to standards like ISO 9000 or SQF\n\nWhat we offer you:\n\nTypical pay is $62,000 - 80,500 annually.\n\nPlease note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.\n\nThis position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program\n\nG&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:\n\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nShort and Long-Term Disability\nLife Insurance\nHealth club membership program and reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n401 (k)\nAnnual Profit Sharing\nVacation\nAir-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility\n\nAbout G&W Electric\n\nInnovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.\n\nLearn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ\n\nG&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. 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