The Tooling Engineer is responsible for improving metal removing processes and reducing costs associated with durable and perishable cutting tools in various processes throughout the plant by performing the following duties:   ×          Procurement of capital equipment and project management skills ×          Work holding design and procurement ×          Application, design, and procurement of durable and nondurable tooling ×          Machine programming and robotic applications ×          New product manufacturing and assembly process development ×          Machine and assembly line equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills. ×          Conducting equipment certifications and supplier engineering contact ×          Leader in productivity improvements ×          Conducts cost analysis for new projects and products ×          Responsible for PFMEA, control plan, and process documentation ×          Understanding of statistical analysis: machine and process capability and SPC ×          Application of lean concepts and capacity planning ×          Application of mistake and error proofing engineering   Required Competencies: ×          BS degree in a technical-related field ×          Thorough knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including experience with machine operation and electrical ×          10+ years of experience on the manufacturing floor, engineering, supervising and management experience in the tooling/ 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.