Mfg. Tooling Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION: The tooling engineer will follow current and new tools and orchestrate tooling improvements. Implement engineering changes and resolve quality concerns to meet production requirements on current and new tools. The tooling engineer must be able to project manage all assigned projects from cradle to grave--from estimation of costs, design, and production insuring on-time budget and quality product delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide tool and die engineering support to the manufacturing groups. Ensure tooling modifications and designs achieve quality requirements and cost savings. Coordinate quality and productivity improvements with tooling upgrade projects. Utilize good program management skills to ensure milestones are met. Work with press production department to develop and manage tooling modifications to positively impact Press room utilization, efficiency, and quality. High flexibility and improvising skills required to react to any tooling and related product issues quickly and effectively. Support and occasionally participate in the implementation of new tool start-ups, which includes final debug and production tryout of tooling. Evaluate and analyze part design prints and apply a robust tool design to meet the customer and part quality expectations. Review, modify, and approve tool designs using computer aided drafting ‘CAD’ and provide feedback to tool suppliers. Communicate with and obtain quotations from outside tooling suppliers regarding new tooling and spare parts. Assist Tool Room personnel on troubleshooting and continuous improvements projects. Frequently review report status of tooling PM schedule and availability of critical spare parts. Work with Program Management and customer representatives regarding tooling refurbishment and replacement cost in case of program extension or increase in volume. Maintain an ongoing, up to date project list and be prepared to report weekly detailing issues, corrective actions, cost, and completion dates. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Overnight travel to tooling suppliers for review and runoff support will be required. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED: Minimum 8 years in manufacturing engineering and/or journeyman tool making. Proficient in AutoCAD. Cad experience with CATIA, PRO/E, Solid Works or any other design related software is an added plus. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Project. Possess good communication and computer skills. Be a team player. Function effectively in a participative management style environment. Exposure to working in a team-based continuous improvement culture is a real plus. EDUCATION PREFERRED: B.S.M.E or equivalent REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Tool & Die Manager PRIMARY LOCATION Clanton Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000 employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.