American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., a Tier One automotive components supplier, needs a talented individual to fill the role of Tooling Engineer at our Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility. This is a full-time mid-senior level position in the automotive industry.
Job Description
Key Elements of the Position: The Tooling Engineer is responsible for improving metal removing processes and reducing cost’s associated with durable and perishable cutting tools in various processes throughout the plant by performing the following duties:
1) Procurement of capital equipment and project management skills
2) Work holding design and procurement
3) Application, design, and procurement of durable and nondurable cutting tools
4) CNC machine programming and robotic applications
5) New product manufacturing and assembly process development
6) Machine and assembly line equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
7) Conducting equipment certifications and supplier engineering contact
8) Leader in productivity improvements
9) Conducts cost analysis for new projects and products
10) Responsible for PFMEA, control plan, and process documentation
11) Understanding of statistical analysis: machine and process capability and SPC
12) Application of lean concepts and capacity planning
13) Application of mistake and error proofing engineering 14) Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Experience
Required Competencies:
• BS degree in a technical-related field
• Thorough knowledge of cutting tools and manufacturing processes including experience with machine operation and electrical
• 5+ years of experience on the manufacturing floor, engineering, supervising and management experience in the cutting tool/ machining field preferred.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large projects.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean processes.
• Knowledge of design software and programming and machine languages •Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Machine operation and electrical knowledge
• Fastener and torque strategy knowledge
•Knowledge of gage design, procurement, and repeatability studies and GD&T
• Background in materials and forging processes
• Travel required.
To apply
For quickest consideration, the company strongly urges applicants to use the American Axel online application
here -- TRM1274 -- Tooling Engineer.
AAM is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. AAM is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Company Description
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, validation and design of driveline systems, chassis systems and forged products for trucks, buses, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, and passenger cars.
AAM is a leading, global Tier-One automotive supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars, crossover vehicles and commercial vehicles. With over 30 locations in 13 countries, and through highly-engineered, advanced technology products, processes and systems, AAM offers unique opportunities to associates and the right answers for customers.