Description

MJ Celco, a family owned metal stamper and fabricator, located in Schiller Park is seeking a Tooling Engineer. This position will require you to wear a number of 'hats' covering a range of responsibilities which ensure a positive customer experience with our tool design and manufacturing process. This position requires an extremely perceptive and detail-oriented person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels both within and outside of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to the tooling function through the development of policies and procedures for tooling consistent with organizational requirements and corporate standards.
• Completes tooling estimates and participate in the vendor selection process for tooling projects.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of all tooling vendors to improve delivery, quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support global customer team activities and assist in the management of critical issues, if necessary, through direct involvement with customers.
• Suggests new methods or technology and recommends options to improve current products, processes, etc.
• Incorporate the latest developments in tooling, equipment, and materials to achieve production volumes at the highest quality and lowest cost.
• Analyze the causes and effects of tooling issues; develops recommendations and action plans for solutions.
• Acts as Company's tooling and engineering contact for customers and vendors.
• Assesses and completes manufacturing feasibility for product design and assist in answering tooling related questions, concerns or use of expertise to help progress new projects and product.
• Participates and supports the Project Management (PM) methodologies within the scope of the company's product realization and planning process (as it relates to tooling) to meet customer expectations.

• Work closely with sales and operations on tooling issues relating to current and future product requirements and implements product design efforts which meet the evolving need of the customers.
• Provides direction, forecasts work activities for self while maintaining positive employee relations and fosters a team working environment.
• Support the engineering group, as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in progressive stamping tooling.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related study strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of statistical analysis methods of problem solving.
• Highly developed professional relationships with OEM customers and key component suppliers working in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in tooling and fixtures, design, material processing, cost analysis, material handling, and personal computing.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, ProE, etc. Fluency in SolidWorks is critical.
• Knowledge of APQP project management and knowledge of GD&T specifications.
• Strong motivation to teach, mentor, learn and contribute imperative.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills a must; strong collaboration.