What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Design Engineer position at Switch4 LLC?
Title: Tooling Design Engineer
Location: Washington, PA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Overview
Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tooling Design Engineer to join the team at Washington, PA manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining tooling used in our manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will supervise and develop the Tool and Die Department, driving a culture of Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Lean implementation to elevate team performance. This is a key engineering position within our organization, focused on enhancing manufacturing strategies and supporting improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Washington, PA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Overview
Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tooling Design Engineer to join the team at Washington, PA manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining tooling used in our manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will supervise and develop the Tool and Die Department, driving a culture of Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Lean implementation to elevate team performance. This is a key engineering position within our organization, focused on enhancing manufacturing strategies and supporting improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop stamping tooling, including strip layouts, simulations, die construction, and press specifications.
- Construct and develop progressive dies and tools for the production of steel outlet boxes.
- Implement maintenance and repair programs for production tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Inspect completed parts against die specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with manufacturing standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize downtime and maintain smooth workflow.
- Collaborate with engineering and Master Die Makers to improve die designs and enhance production efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of die maintenance, repairs, and modifications for future reference.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and die performance.
- Track and report progress of tooling programs from sourcing to production readiness.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience designing complex, progressive stamping dies.
- Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools/elements, such as VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Set-Up Reduction, etc.
- Experience with Servo Press and knowledge of die sensors, vision inspection, or related technologies.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards, including participation in audits.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for stamping operations.
- Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning.
- Experience with Wire EDM and/or CNC machining technologies.
- Knowledge of tool steels and their applications.
