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TOOLING ENGINEER NEEDED - FT. WAYNE, INDIANA AREA A Leading Automotive Supplier near Ft. Wayne, Indiana needs a Tooling Engineer. Prospective Candidates Must have 5+ years of Automotive Stamping Die Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance. Must have 4+ years of Automotive Stamping Die Machining & Assembly (Toolmaking). Must have 3+ years of Modeling Experience in 3-D Software - Solidworks or equivalent. Must be capable of hands-on problem solving of Tooling in the Press and on the Plant Floor. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. A Relocation Package can be provided if necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and Launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes. Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs. Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc. Co-ordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates. Provide technical support for product development and design. Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications. Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manager. Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to the Company. Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will ensure capability and improve, cost effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production). Assist Program Managers to prepare internal quotes for new / existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating, and proposing tooling and gauge suppliers. Work with production to implement Poka Yoke methods. Work with Quality Engineer and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC. Work in compliance with IATF Standards. Maintains due diligence regarding environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must have experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Apprenticeship Certification or two-year experiences as a Tool Room Supervisor Five years previous experience as a Tooling Engineer is Required Preferring a Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience. Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization as well as Customers, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors and Engineers. Good Interpersonal Skills including - Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills.Excellent knowledge of the Assembly Department & Press Department Equipment. Strong Computer Skills - Spreadsheets, Word Processing, CAD, CMM, Design & Data Bases. TO APPLY: If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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