Tooling Engineer

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• You want to work with a company with great benefits and a flexible schedule?
• Be a part of a solution to help companies be more successful and keep more jobs in CA?

We are looking for strong candidates that are problem solvers and have a great attitude! Work with large manufacturers to make a difference in the output and performance of their company. You can help them identify and help fix the issues they are having. Work with the tooling companies to help find solutions and then run the tests to prove them out. Get to be in the know of the new tools coming out and also be able to try them. This is a rewarding position that will have you wanting to go to work every day.

EGC is looking for a motivated and skilled Tooling Engineer. The Tooling Engineer will oversee opportunities and/or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts. Other responsibilities may include:

• Expertise in all types of milling cutting tools, including indexable tools, solid carbide tools etc.
• Well rounded understanding of materials, surface finishes, and surface treatments
• Identify and recommend tools best matched to the application and machining parameters
• Trouble shoot performance and tool life problems and make recommendations regarding corrective actions
• Analyze customer's performance based on tool use and suggest new tool designs to determine possible improvements
• Manage all Cost Savings
• Top Efficient/Inefficient Tools by Department
• Tool Life Improvements
• Quality Improvements

Manufacturer Interaction:

• Work with the representatives of our manufacturing supply base to identify operations/applications for future efficiency projects
• Work with manufacturers on Tooling improvements and problem resolution
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective action plans for tooling related concerns with the support of the manufacturer
• Interface with OEM machine builders during new program launches
• Establish a regular cadence of meetings with key manufacturer representatives to review performance metrics
• Customer Interaction:
• Monthly reporting of value stream production costs and top inefficient tools to plant management
• Review key performance indicators and open test status with the customer's engineering team
• Provide technical support to all customer engineering and production personnel
• Provide pricing quotations for new tooling as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial), BS or BA in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with all types of cutting tools (drills, mills, reamers, etc.) and abrasive tools (grinding, honing, polishing, etc.)
• Well rounded understanding of materials, surface finishes, and surface treatments
• Ability to read and understand tooling and work piece blueprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Certification of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person