Using
established processes and procedures, the Tooling Project Engineer (TPE) is
responsible for the design, fabrication and qualification of plastic injection
molds and sheet metal dies by outside vendors.
The TPE
should be familiar with all aspects of a tooling shop and have a thorough
understanding of the operation of all the machine tools and other tools used in
the process of fabricating molds and dies.
Should also
have a thorough understanding of the tool making process from start to finish
and have experience managing this process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner of all
project related tooling activities
Publish weekly
tool tracking reports
Monitor
information/data passed from Client/Customer to the vendor
Participate in
design failure modes effects analysis (DFMA)
Facilitation of
early supplier involvement (ESI)
Development of
quotation criteria and quotation analysis
Establishment of
tool design and build timelines
Collaboration with
vendor to develop plans for timely execution
Act as technical
point of contact - Customer’s, Client’s and Vendor’s - for related issue
Review of
preliminary tool designs to insure compliance with Customer and/or Cliennt tooling standards, part drawing requirements, and manufacturing volume
requirements
Review final tool
designs
Creation of tool
maintenance plan and development of spare parts proposal
Drive progress
against established timeline
Oversee the
implementation of product related engineering change orders
Drive vendor
readiness around raw material supply, secondary operations, and production jigs
and fixtures
Manage tool
samples from vendor
Evaluate first
article inspection reports
Execute tool and
part approval via Client's Production Part Approval Process (JPPAP)
Oversee production
qualification tool runs
Work independently
to develop quotations and schedules for development programs of tools.
Work concurrently
with Client CAD Services, Business Unit Management, Manufacturing, Test,
Purchasing, and Quality departments throughout the design phase of a
program. Strive to provide a design
that not only meets the customer’s criteria, Client’s manufacturing requirements, but is also of high quality, and cost effective.
Be familiar with
all aspects of molded plastic and sheet metal parts and be knowledgeable in
troubleshooting mold issues and die issues.
Estimate part cost
for sheet metal and injection molded parts.
Assess the
suitability of a particular mold or die shop to the needs of a particular job.
Stay abreast of
the latest technology and techniques to provide input and approval of designs
that are competitive and cost effective.
Exercise good
judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate
action.
Adhere to all
safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as
directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow
all procedures within the company employee policy.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENT
Accredited Four
year Tool and Die apprenticeship program; and a minimum of five years
experience on the bench and have achieved the status of Class A journeyman.
Demonstrated
experience in managing people and budgets.
Possess project management skills including scheduling and resource
allocation forecasting.
Advanced PC
skills, including training and knowledge of Clien’s software packages. Ability
to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Skills to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Capable of effectively
presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work
with mathematical concepts such as probability and fundamentals of plane, and
solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply
concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical
situations
Ability to define problems
collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.