MacLean-Fogg · 18 hours ago
Senior Tool Design Engineer
Savanna, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expMacLean-Fogg is a company focused on enhancing manufacturing processes, and they are seeking a Senior Tool Design Engineer. This role involves designing and optimizing tooling systems, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and production efficiency.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of high-performance tooling for manufacturing equipment, ensuring tooling meets production requirements, specifications, and industry standards
Spearhead the research, design, and implementation of tooling enhancements and improvements to increase product quality, reliability, and production efficiency
Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineering departments, and quality assurance to identify tooling design challenges, develop solutions, and resolve complex production issues
Drive innovation by proposing and implementing creative and cost-effective tooling solutions or modifications that improve tooling performance and lifespan
Oversee and manage the tool change control process, ensuring compliance with internal company standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
Provide expert support to production teams by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex tooling issues during new product launches and ongoing production runs
Create, update, and manage accurate and detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and other necessary documentation to support the manufacturing process
Ensure adherence to 5S standards to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
Maintain strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures to ensure risk mitigation and operational excellence
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, offering expertise to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance process reliability
Mentor, train, and coach junior engineers and machine operators, providing guidance on tooling design, troubleshooting, and best practices
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, with a focus on tooling design in a manufacturing environment
Extensive experience and advanced knowledge of tooling design and related engineering principles, with a proven track record of successful tooling implementations
Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to effectively coach and develop junior engineers and other technical team members
Company
MacLean-Fogg
MacLean-Fogg, founded in 1925 by John MacLean, began as a manufacturer of innovative products for the railroad industry.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael (Mick) Isaacs
Chief Financial Officer - MacLean-Fogg Company
Brian Duffy
Chief Transformation Officer / Chief Information Officer
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