Engineering Specialist - Tooling

Job Description

Engineering Specialist - Tooling

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:
 

• Determining the complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates, and vendor quotations.
• Procuring all required tooling and equipment.
• Specifying the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Determining the proper take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced.
• Aiding in design of special tools, and working with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation.
• Managing engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Providing time studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and provide planning with information regarding starting dates, changeover dates and production capacity.
• Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to support production to make improvements.
• Continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality improvement tools (the term "tools" includes patterns, dies, jigs, fixtures, machine tools or special equipment).
• Engaging in the initial phases of engineering to determine the complete machine and tooling required for complex or comprehensive operations on production parts and assemblies.
• Performing general duties described for process engineers, including the completion of complex and comprehensive project.

Qualifications

Education/Credentials/Certifications
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Preferred Experience
 

• 5 years of previous experience in manufacturing, with experience in machining and induction and laser heating preferred.
• Experience with metal cutting tooling operations (either coolant or MQL based processes) preferred.
• Experience with cast iron, aluminum or steel machining operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

• Background in tool making and machining, specifically machining parts for powertrain systems.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Understanding of induction hardening and heating.
• Understanding of before and after of heat treat.
• Excellent oral and written language ability; technical language ability important.
• Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use CAD/CAM design tools.
• Understanding of CNC programming.
• Above average mathematical ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. 

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

About the Team

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