• Berea, Kentucky
• Automotive
• 75000-90000
• Full Time regular employee
•  8:00-17:00

Job Description

Position
Stamping Manufacturing Engineer

Summary
Candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of dies, blueprints, and stamping equipment that is used in a Stamping Department and Tool & Die Maintenance shop. The candidate must be able to maintain existing tools and equipment to acceptable quality standards. Must follow all safety practices and procedures set forth by the company, complete working knowledge of plant operations specializing in the stamping department, possess excellent math skills. Candidates must be able to utilize computer programs to assist with troubleshooting problems.

Essential Duties
•    Repair machine and equipment defects
•    Identify technologies to improve operational efficiency
•    Determines what equipment, materials, tooling, and methods of manufacturing are needed to meet customer demand
•    Develops tooling layouts for stamping dies.
•    Troubleshoot stamping dies and presses to determine root cause of failures
•    Work directly with the tooling engineer and quality department to develop new and more efficient dies to replace aging tooling.
•    Develops drawings and other engineering documentation to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
•    Provides technical support for cost-saving projects
•    Develop standardized work instruction, setup procedures and supporting documentation
•    Comply with all environmentally safe practices and regulations
•    Reads all SDS’s and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements
•    Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Working Hours, Working style
8:00-17:00

Woking Location
Berea, KY

Salary/Benefit
75-90K
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Qualifications
​​​​​​​•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 3 years of relevant experience.
•    3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with an emphasis in die stamping/die design.
•    Familiarity with manufacturing designs or schematics
•    Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
•    Knowledge of Stamping Machines and Dies i.e., Progressive, Tandem, Transfer Presses
•    Use of new technology and ability to improve processes and troubleshoot issues.
•    Machine/tool improvements for Safety, operator efficiency, part quality
•    Meets schedules for production and launches
•    Improvements to existing equipment and processes
•    Coordinates die improvements and design changes
•    Maintain schedule and budget for new tools
•    Work with other engineers in the group to improve machine/tool reliably and safety
•    Ensure that machines will produce parts to meet customer demands in cost, quality, and quantity
•    Coordinates die trials and develop countermeasures
•    Assist maintenance in trouble shooting
•    Work with problem solving team to meet customer demands 
•    Assist in standardizing work methods for technicians
•    Develop visual management for PM activities
•    Improve first run capability and reduce downtime
•    Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
•    Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
•    Reads blueprints.
•    Uses computer software (MS Office): Excel, Word; PowerPoint.
•    Tool design and process development.
•    Experience in CAD programs, Autodesk Inventor preferred.
•    Experience on the following machines: Grinder/ Lathe/ Overhead Crane/ Various precision measuring devices
 •   Candidate must possess a “Can Do” Attitude along with excellent interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with all levels of associates.
•    Must have previous Stamping/Tooling Experience



 

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