Tool Design Engineer

Objective

The Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer provides direct representation of the engineering department to manufacturing and/or operations.  Responsible for design of tools used for RAMCO in-house manufacturing product and related support, including creating and managing drawings, simulation of manufacturing processes, operator support, assist troubleshooting for those manufacturing processes. These manufacturing processes include, but are not limited to, forming, tapping, and machining.

Essential Functions

• Translate customer requirements into manufacturing drawing(s) with internal Control Limits where possible
• Design Part Progressions and Tooling considering manufacturing equipment parameters, RAMCO tooling and wire standardization, tool stress, and manufacturing best practices. Use of simulation software such as DEFORM is highly encouraged
• Create Tooling drawings and part numbers in RAMCO’s ERP system for tool ordering or manufacturing.
• Support effort to reduce production costs by optimizing tool design and part progression sequences and contribute to monthly summary reporting of this effort
• Participate in supporting QC with root cause analysis and resolution for defects that resultininternal or external customer concerns or NCR’s
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Has responsibility for following personal and departmental requirements of Quality Assurance systems and programs, including compliancewith their requirements, are satisfied
• Responsible for promoting and following through with Quality Philosophy and ensuring departmental objectives are met
• Other various duties, as assigned, aligned with meeting company or departmental objectives

Competencies

• Design & Analysis –Identifies,develops, andanalyzes tool designsand/orspecifications;plans andmodifiesmanufacturingsteps.Problemsolving– Identifiesand resolvesproblems in atimely andefficientmanner;gathers andanalyzesinformationskillfully
• InterpersonalSkills–Treatsotherswithcourtesyandrespectregardlessoftheirstatusorposition;keepsemotionsundercontrol;approachesothersinatactfulmanner;maintainsconfidentiality;effectivelyseparatespersonalissuesandproblemsfromworkresponsibilitiesand activities
• OralCommunication–Speaksclearly,confidently,andpersuasively inpositiveornegativesituations;listensandgetsclarification;respondswell toquestions
• WrittenCommunication–Writesclearly,accurately,andinformatively;presentsnumerical dataaccuratelyandeffectively; canreadandinterpretwrittentechnicalinformation
• Teamwork–Contributestobuilding apositiveteam spirit,sharesknowledge andexperience
• Diversity–Showsrespectandsensitivityforculturaldifferences;promotesatolerant,respectful, andharassment-freeenvironment
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• Ethics–Maintainsconfidentiality;worksethicallyandwith integrity;upholdspersonalandorganizationalvalues
• OrganizationalSupport–Followspoliciesandprocedures;completesadministrativetaskscorrectlyandontime;supportsorganization’sgoals and values
• Planning/Organizing–Uses timeefficiently;strives tounderstandand satisfypriorities
• Professionalism–Approachesothersin atactfulmanner;reactswellunderpressure;treatsotherswithrespectandconsiderationregardlessoftheir statusorposition;acceptsresponsibilityforownactions;followsthroughoncommitments;continuouslystrivestoincrease knowledgeandskills
• Quality–Demonstratesaccuracyandthoroughness;looksforwaystoimproveandpromotequality;appliesfeedback toimproveperformance;monitorsownwork to ensurequality; isnotsatisfiedwithanythinglessthan100%conformancewithallrequirements
• Quantity–Meetsproductivitystandards;completesworkintimelymanner;strivestoincreaseproductivity;worksquicklywhilemaintainingquality ofwork
• SafetyandSecurity–Observessafetyandsecurityprocedures;reportspotentiallyunsafeconditions andsecurityissues
• Adaptability–Able to dealwithfrequentchange,delays, orunexpectedevents
• Dependability –Follows instructions,responds tomanagementdirection;takesresponsibility forownactions;keepscommitments;commits to long hoursofworkwhennecessary to reachgoals;completestasksontime ornotifiesappropriatepersonwithalternateplan;shows awillingness toperformany taskrequiredtomeetthecompany’sgoals andobjectives,and itscommitments to its customers

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• 7+ yearsfastenercoldformingtool designexperience.Automotive Tier 1industry experiencedesirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering Technologypreferred.  Relevant job experience in lieu of Engineering Degree acceptable.

Preferred Skills

Print and specification reading and interpretation and creation using AutoCAD Inventor, Strong Mechanical aptitude, Process Improvement mindset, Analyzing Information, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Continual Improvement, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with Complexity, Statistics, Lean workplace, general knowledge of manufacturing and machining practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb stairs. Also, it is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The partner must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.