Tooling Engineer

Description - ExternalTeijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.We are seeking a Tooling Engineer for our Carey, Ohio Plant.Position Summary:Maintain and repair molds. Responding to all production calls from shift supervisors, regarding repairs and alterations to molds, dies and or secondary equipment in production.Essential Job Functions:

Maintain and Repair SMC compression molds.Use CMMS (MVP) system to document Preventive Maintenance and repairs.Operate such equipment as lathes, grinders, milling machines, radial drill presses, shapers, plainer, and welders. Construct and repair special tooling molds and dies.Troubleshoot tooling problems/process problems and design special tools, fixtures, gauges, jigs, dies, etc.Provide tooling assessments and technical assistance to Program Coordinators/Managers.Assist the Engineering and Manufacturing departments in developing methods to incorporate process/product improvement ideas.Fabrication of jigs and fixtures as needed to support manufacturing operations.Other duties and tasks as assigned.Meet requirements as described in IATF 16949 and ISO-14001 procedures.Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping in work area as well as assigned areas by supervision.Has responsibility for continuous improvement, corrective actions, and quality of products.Qualifications - ExternalQualifications:Certified Journey Man Tool Maker or equivalent, documented experience preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience with mold repair.Must be available to work flexible schedule, could include weekends, overtime or holidaysMust possess problem solving and decision-making skills.Adaptable to new ideas and responsibility.The ability to communicate precisely: verbally, in writing, and with sketches or technical drawings.Must be capable of transforming simple sketches into functional devices.Must be capable of sharpening and replacing punches, inserts, and drills.Must have experience working with End Mills, Surface grinders, Metal Lathes, Drill Presses, welders, and all other standard fabricating tools.Must be able to read and interpret mold drawings and part prints, with the general understanding of tolerancing.Able to Tig & Mig weld.Must have experience using Dial Calipers, Micrometers, inside and outside calipers, and other standard measuring equipment.Understanding of basic statistics and math.Able to analyze and solve production problems in relation to tooling and secondary, making judgments in priority.High school diploma or equivalent vocational training.Must complete and pass a lift truck (tow motor) safety and lock out procedure program.SPCC (Spill Prevention Containment Countermeasures) – oil.Must be able to complete overhead crane and lock out tag out training.