Tool Design Engineer

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Provides oversight to the Tooling Department with respect to the planning, development, deployment, and execution of new tools. Additionally, manages changes to existing tools and the maintenance thereof Collaborates with Manufacturing and Design team(s) in evaluating and validating products after design changes are introduced Uses Design Software to create multidimensional prints to support product design and development Ensures that operations meet production standards and handles continuous improvement requests, while offering technical assistance to the Quality Assurance and/or Manufacturing Department(s) Creates purchase requisitions, customer quotations on product cost and lead times, and obtains vendor bids on equipment repair services Troubleshoots with Engineering to analyze problems with performance or tool life and recommends solutions using a data driven approach to tooling maintenance and repairs Tracks shot counts and maintenance history in order to predictively schedule necessary actions to minimize tooling cost per shot, scrap generation, and machine downtime Establishes and maintains budgets for tooling repair and maintenance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience Relevant certifications, system experience, and training Professional-Level English language skills preferred Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg-NOK Inc.