SUMMARY Specializes in creating, implementing and sustain manufacturing tooling methods and systems, with the goal of minimizing cost while increasing productivity. Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will create and oversee tooling design standards; maintaining all documentation for products such as General Equipment Standards and determining ways to minimize operating costs. Characterize, verify and validate tooling to meet manufacturing requirements. JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop standard processes for comprehensive work instructions and quality procedures to build the tools, standardized tooling handover procedures and site acceptance criteria that are applicable globally
Create General Equipment Specifications and Approved Materials Listing
Develop standard equipment RFQ format
Create Equipment Qualification template for buyoff acceptance
Determine spare parts specifications and quantities
Design new fixtures and tools and conduct make (DCP) or buy (vendor) analysis
Participate in customer meetings early on in the tooling design process, clearly understanding the technical requirements and translating them into manufacturing requirements.
Participate in all vendor design reviews for new equipment
Update and modify all current fixtures and tools
Perform equipment qualification of all new equipment at vendor and DCP
Specify facilities requirements for new equipment (Air, Electrical, Network, Mechanical, etc.)
Develop PM strategy of all incoming and current equipment
Identify opportunities to increase equipment uptime, reduce costs and associated work
Serve as liaison reporting status updates on all equipment
Identifying and reporting on potential failures within a process
Assist in developing and managing adherence to Reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Lead quarterly Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) events of Critical equipment and drive completion of follow-up actions
Perform regular deep dives/data analysis to understand key focus areas for improvement across the network
Monitor the quality of the tools developed at the manufacturer with design reviews and supplier quality checklists
Interface with suppliers, customers and external events to identify new and emerging tooling technologies and products, assesses their relevance and potential value to TPI
Standardize tooling approach across operational sites for Detroit Chassis. Assure best practices are implemented across sites
Other duties as required or assigned by manager
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation,
Strong technical skills combined with exceptional leadership abilities,
Superior communication skills with the ability to present his/her ideas at multiple levels within the organization.
Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills
Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically and effectively produce results,
Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow,
A good working knowledge of procedures operating methods
Proficient with Microsoft office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Verbal and written communication skills in addition to a good listener with strong sense of self,
Exhibits passion for the mission of the organization and the needs of our clients,
Cradle to grave experience individually, specifying and implementing new equipment in the plant troubleshooting manufacturing problems and resolving customer concerns.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Implementation of mechanical and electronics based error proofing
Specification of controls systems and troubleshooting system functionality
Mechanical Equipment Design skills
Allen Bradley PLC
AutoCAD
Six-Sigma Greenbelt
Project Management Skills
Application of GD&T to fixture and gage design – preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree/experience
Five to eight years related work experience in a manufacturing setting. Additional education may be substituted for experience and vice versa.
The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and requirements of personnel as classified. Detroit Chassis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Whether beginning your career journey or joining to expand your career development Detroit Chassis offers a working environment rich in entrepreneurism, innovative thinking and teamwork. Our organization structure encourages all associates to contribute with fresh ideas that drive opportunity and reward.
The Detroit Chassis plant was launched in 1998 as a purpose built lean assembly plant for rolling chassis. It is designed with flexible assembly lines that accommodate multiple chassis with varying lot sizes and line rates. Additional chassis and sub-assemblies can be launched with minimum lead time and tooling cost.
218,000 square feet on 33 acres,
90,000 units/year capacity
Rail and Truck transport capability
CMM capability for 42 feet vehicles
Multi spindle interlock tooling
EOL Rolls and NGS testing
Class A body panel installations
Detroit Chassis has produced its largest-volume vehicle, the Ford F-53 motor home chassis since 1999, with production starting just eleven months after work began on the facility. The plant has also produced the chassis for the Ford Explorer-based U.S. Postal Service vehicle, a school bus and the Think Neighbor electric low-speed vehicle.
At its inception, the facility was designed to incorporate the latest lean strategies for material handling and assembly. No effort was spared to challenge, critique and evolve the design to optimize niche and low volume build capabilities.