Job DetailsJob Location Franklin Park, IL Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Job Shift 1st Job Category Engineering Description The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing/approving, quoting, purchasing die cast and trim tooling. This position will also manage projects and interact with customers with the intention of understanding their needs and transferring this information to the tool shop. Reports to: Engineering Manager
- Die & Mold Design - Creating high-quality casting molds for metal components.
- Material Selection - Choosing durable materials that withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.
- Process Optimization - Enhancing efficiency to reduce defects and improve production speed.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting - Ensuring tooling longevity and resolving casting issues.
- Collaboration - Working with machinists, engineers, and production teams to refine designs.
- Be present on-site, traveling to customers and tool shops when needed.
- Convert part drawings into tool drawings.
- Apply automotive industry standards and requirements.
- Establish parting lines, identify and locate datum and slide locations.
- Interact with the customer, interpret and evaluate the customer needs, and transfer information to the tool shops and within the company.
- Direct the tool shop in designing tools to make the best tool at the most cost-effective price.
- Obtain and complete quotation requests from the Sales department and submit back.
- Analyze prints.
- Obtain all outside information necessary for quoting purposes (trim dies, gages, fixtures, etc.)
- Place tooling with tool shop (purchase orders, part drawings, updates, establish timing, etc.).
- Coordinate preliminary tooling meeting.
- Review preliminary die drawings and part prints with tool shop.
- Monitor progress/timing and quality of die build and final assembly.
- Inspect dies after sample run for signs of premature failure.
- Review layout with Quality Assurance.
- Act as a customer contact for technical support.
- Troubleshoot tooling problems in-house.
- Perform FMEA or Value Analysis when required.
- Manage APQP activities for assigned projects.
- Work with other draftsmen or CAD Technicians in the development of drawings when needed
Qualifications Job Qualifications
- Proficient in CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar software).
- Strong understanding of GD&T principles and blueprint reading.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and CAD applications.
- Familiar with statistical analysis methods and quality tools (SPC, GAGE R&R).
- Knowledge of quality systems and ISO/TS standards preferred.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- 2+ Year degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering
Experience
- 3 to 5 Years of experience as a CMM programmer / layout technician