Tooling Engineer - Machining OperationsLocation: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $46.06+/hour
Help Drive the Future of Advanced ManufacturingAre you an experienced
Tooling Engineer with a background in machining, tool design, and process improvement? Join a leading automotive manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in delivering high-performance machining operations, improving quality, and supporting new production launches.
What You'll Do
- Support machining operations through tooling development, modifications, and implementation.
- Work closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to optimize production performance.
- Identify tooling-related issues and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Complete PPAP documentation and support manufacturing launch activities.
- Lead process audits and ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and operational standards.
- Develop work instructions, process documentation, and tooling control methods.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
- Support variability reduction, process capability improvements, and manufacturing best practices.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of experience in tooling, machining, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
- Experience with high-volume machining tool manufacturing and tool design.
- Knowledge of tooling modifications, tool testing, and machining processes.
- Experience programming tool presetters such as Royal or Zoller is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, PPAP, DOE, DMAIC, and DFSS methodologies.
- Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Apply NowIf you're ready to leverage your tooling and machining expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with a team focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
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