Futaba Indiana of America ยท 2 months ago
Stamping Production Engineer Tool and Die Specialist
Vincennes, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFutaba Indiana of America Corporation is a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility seeking a Stamping Production Engineering Tool & Die Specialist. The role focuses on supporting and optimizing stamping operations while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met, in collaboration with various teams to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Support and optimize stamping operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met
Review project specifications to determine tooling needs
Create and regularly update tooling and press machine installation, modification, and trail schedules
Lead new tooling buyoff activities
Determine and plan the stamping layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities
Create and maintain FMEA, MQC, and Tooling and Stamping Machine PM list and other supporting documentation for use by other departments
Study and improve current production processes and tooling for SPM/GSPH and quality issues
Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens
Help create capital budget
Ensure compliance with IATF, ISO, and other applicable automotive industry standards
Maintain and update tooling drawings as needed
Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as Auto cranes, Auto loader, and Auto de-stack
Understand the Die Function and Press Function to help determine tooling and stamping machine issues
Lead and understand the key elements of Quality Improvement
Study and Contribute for the tooling profitability including reduction of supporter cost
Lead stamping cycle time calculation and analysis to determine reduction plans
Investigates and resolve machinery, quality, and efficiency issues
Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, both locally and in Japan
Follow standardized work instruction, including all safety policies and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning, quality objectives, and plant efficiency goals
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Support and optimize stamping operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met
Review project specifications to determine tooling needs
Create and regularly update tooling and press machine installation, modification, and trial schedules
Lead new tooling buyoff activities
Determine and plan the stamping layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities
Create and maintain FMEA, MQC, and Tooling and Stamping Machine PM list and other supporting documentation for use by other departments
Study and improve current production processes and tooling for SPM/GSPH and quality issues
Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens
Help create capital budget
Ensure compliance with IATF, ISO, and other applicable automotive industry standards
Maintain and update tooling drawings as needed
Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as Auto cranes, Auto loader, and Auto de-stack
Understand the Die Function and Press Function to help determine tooling and stamping machine issues
Lead and understand the key elements of Quality Improvement
Study and Contribute for the tooling profitability including reduction of supporter cost
Lead stamping cycle time calculation and analysis to determine reduction plans
Investigates and resolve machinery, quality, and efficiency issues
Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, both locally and in Japan
Follow standardized work instruction, including all safety policies and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning, quality objectives, and plant efficiency goals
Other job duties as assigned
Associate's degree or higher in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Equivalent work experience in auto manufacturing will be considered
Knowledge of 3D CAD system
Ability to use the tooling machinery to fix and make tooling
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency in MS Office systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
In-depth understand of quality control standards and practices
Experience in Auto Manufacturing
Knowledge of Pro-E or Creo CAD software
Proficiency in PLC programming and tooling machinery technique
Experience with various manufacturing and stamping processes
Maintenance or fabrication experience
Company
Futaba Indiana of America
FIA is an auto parts manufacturer that also specializes in welding processes.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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