Title:  Tooling Engineer

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery and processes are at an optimum level.
• Demonstrated experience in Metal Stamping and Progressive Die industry.
• Ensure plant is in compliance with OSHA and local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Assist in Writing validation, user requirements, equipment specification and other documents as needed.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Assist in process and procedure improvements to manufacture a quality product at a minimum cost.
• Assists in quoting new tooling/dies, engineering services, automation, etc. for new and existing customers. Helps Develop suppliers and maintain audit. Develops design concepts for new molds.
• Purchases tooling related equipment in accordance with the company policy.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintain machine and plant equipment drawing for the Tool Room.
• Support in Developing initial project scope, timeline, savings and cost estimations.
• Write CER and project justification documents.
• Support in Developing equipment requirements.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
• Present justification to management and/or customer to attain approvals.

• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting (pharmaceutical industry experience preferred). required
• Advanced in using SolidWorks. required
• Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications. required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.).
• Familiar with cGMP, ISO, and FDA standards.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and PDM Pro.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to negotiate and effectively resolve conflicts when required
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment and must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Effective personal time management skills. Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Must be able to speak English fluently