Lead Tooling Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the selection, testing, and introduction of new tools into production along various guidelines. Additionally, the Lead Tooling Engineer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all changes related to tooling and tool components, preparing the technical aspects of tooling tenders in cooperation with the Sourcing team, and leading the technical investigation of tool breakages and tooling issues. They discuss tooling-related proposals, issues, and changes with production engineers, and support projects focused on productivity and cost-efficiency.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

· Organizing and leading tool trials in production areas,

· Supporting the tool testing process and maintaining contact with tooling suppliers,

· Leading the technical investigation of tool breakages and tooling issues

· Managing and keeping the “Toolmap system” up-to-date

· Preparing the technical aspects of tooling tenders

· Supporting optimal tooling of products,

· Tracking and analyzing tooling and tool usage costs, exploring cost-reduction opportunities, and executing related action plans,

· Supporting the compilation of regular reports, data provision, and preparing statements/analytics,

· Actively participating in EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) training courses and events organized and prescribed by the plant,

· Complying with EHS rules and warning violators,

· Immediately reporting injuries and near-misses to the direct supervisor or the plant EHS department,

· Suspending operations immediately if a risk of life-threatening or serious injury exists, and promptly notifying the direct supervisor or the plant EHS department,

· Reporting to the Tooling Group Leader,

· Following the ISO 9001 quality management standard,

· Complying with documented procedures,

· Complying with and enforcing EHS and Quality Assurance regulations and rules,

· Maintaining continuous contact with internal customers and external partners:

· Forwarding emerging internal requirements to (potential) partners,

· Forwarding solution options offered by partners to internal customers,

· Supporting Lean introduction and development,

· Continuously maintaining documentation required for T&S (Tooling & Supplies) cost planning and supporting the planning process,

· Achieving defined T&S tasks and goals.

Authority & Competencies

· Suspending operations immediately in the event of life-threatening situations or risk of severe injury, and notifying the direct supervisor or the plant EHS department immediately,

· Continuous development of production tools, primarily machining-related tools, holders, and fixtures,

· Managing and supporting the introduction of tools, holders, and fixtures primarily related to machining required for the manufacturing of new products,

· Implementing process development projects

· Supervising the usage and utilization of cutting tools, developing necessary reports and analyses, and implementing corrective actions,

· Maintaining the maximum regrindability of cutting tools where applicable.

Requirements:

· BSc or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.

· Strong experience in a machining-related engineering field (milling experience preferred), gained in technologist, programmer engineer, or similar roles,

· Comprehensive knowledge of milling and turning tools, with hands-on experience in tool selection,

· In-depth technological knowledge of milling and turning processes,

· Knowledge of MS Office is required,

· Proficiency in English and knowledge of CNC machine programming are considered advantages.

Personal Skills / Competencies:

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills,

· Excellent communication skills,

· Proactive mindset,

· Self-starter attitude and high level of initiative – capable of identifying tasks and working independently,

· Assertive personality,

· Computer literacy.

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