Machining Process/Tooling Engineer

Job Purpose:

Develops and improves machining processes by evaluating and specifying machining methods; evaluating, justifying, and specifying tooling; and employing Lean Manufacturing Principles.



Duties:

* Develop machining processes for new jobs.

 

* Trouble shoot machining problems, evaluate and justify alternate solutions.

 

* Work with tooling manufacturers for improved productivity, quality and costs.

 

* Responsible for machining and process productivity, tooling budget, and tooling availability.

 

* Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.



* Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment and tooling vendors.



* Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.



* Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.



* Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.

* Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .

* Provides manufacturing engineering leadership by answering questions and requests.


* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

Extensive Knowledge of Machining Processes and Tooling Selection. Lean Manufacturing Practices, Dealing with Complexity,  Leadership, Training and Teaching, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Job Shop Scheduling,  Manufacturing Quality.