Tool Room Lead

Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer with a background in metal stamping to coordinate and lead engineering projects. This position works directly with the General Manager and Director of Operations to ensure successful project execution. TheTooling Engineer will take the lead on projects to meet cost targets, implementation schedules, production support requirements, and resolve field issues with products. The ideal candidate will leverage their journeyman tool and die background to drive process improvements and tooling solutions, ensuring high-quality production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, meeting cost targets and timelines.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Collaborate with production, quality, tooling, and maintenance teams to achieve project goals.
• Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve product issues, utilizing technical expertise and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Tooling and Process Development: Utilize journeyman tool and die experience to develop new tooling processes and enhance existing ones.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, utilizing expertise in tooling and machining to optimize production efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Develop process documentation, work instructions, and CAD models as needed.
• Production Support: Provide technical guidance on tooling design, fixture maintenance, and machine setup.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; and 5 or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Experience Preferred

• Experience in the metal stamping industry, including deep draw operations
• Journeyman tool and die maker background with hands-on machining experience
• Tooling and fixture design expertise
• Process engineering and sheet metal assembly experience
• Experience with spot, projection, and MIG welding
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, vision systems, and mechatronics
• Proficiency with ISO/IATF Quality Management Systems
• Experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts, APQP, PFMEA, and control plans
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, and experience with CAD and CAE principles
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams
• Ability to read and interpret 3D CAD data and 2D automotive drawings
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
  
  

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Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to tyler.broekhuis@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.