Tooling Engineer

We are AUTOKINITON AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to: · Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals. · Assist Program Launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled. · Work closely with the other departments to improve efficiencies and throughput. · Stabilize the process by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed. · Recommend incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical. Assure that all products quoted and/or released to the plant are feasible and that the quoted rate, crew sizes, and plant performance metrics are achievable. · Guides design, develop and tests die methods, materials, processes and results. · Troubleshoot and communicate die concerns to the Tool & Die supervisors and/or manager. · Interface with customers, contractors and die build shops as appropriate. · Determine and document proper processing parameters and assist in auditing of the same. · Determine priorities and implement material and among other cost reduction projects; maintain detailed documentation as required. · Lead training activities for die leaders for die principles and practices. · Communicate material concerns to the Materials department (ex. circle grid, material certification, etc.) · Support process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plants. · Maintain PFMEA for respective processes and maintain process flow diagrams. · Champion assigned engineering changes and communicate/coordinate with all departments. · Ability to use MTBF/MTTR to measure the reliability and efficiency of equipment. · Assist with the quoting process. · Participate in die reviews. · Act as a resource for enhancing and optimizing SPM improvements within the organization. · Manage and support ECOs. · Manage costs associated with producing poor quality products (CoPQ). · Meet quality standards by performing customer blank/steel audits. · Train, coach and mentor other engineers and other cross-function team members. · Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.) · Direct and/or participate in stamping root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.). · Responsible for adhering to all OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities. · Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the work team. This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our operations team and reports to the Engineering Manager. Required experience: · Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, master’s degree preferred. · Minimum of eight (8) or more years related technical, hands-on experience · Background in engineering and building dies. · Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems. · Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods. · Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts. · Knowledge of standard quality practices. · Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills. · Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills. · CAD experience (UG, Catia, AutoCad Desktop etc). · Ability to visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment and tooling, understand the relationships of factors affecting a given situation, be attentive to detail, and continually seek to improve work processes. · Knowledge of automated processes including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems and how they interact with each other. · Working knowledge of continuous improvement, project management, facility engineering, process engineering, product engineering, equipment technology/capabilities, plant capacity and general problem solving. Working conditions: · We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Where you’ll be: This position is located at our Euclid Manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family. Community features: · Ford Field home of the Detroit Lions. · Close to major highways. · Near coffee shops and restaurants.