What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tooling Engineer position at Venteon?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
- 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.)
- 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.).
EDUCATON & 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.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
