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Our company is currently seeking a skilled Machining Engineer to join our team at our Auburn, AL location. This opportunity comes with excellent company benefits, profit sharing, bonus potential, and relocation assistance nationwide.

Overview:

Position Summary:

• Directly supervise tool and die personnel.
• Oversee and repair tools, dies, and fixtures, as well as manage the die change over process.
• Collaborate with die maker to develop die design, determine necessary equipment, and identify optimal production methods to meet product design at a competitive cost.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and product costs based on product/process design.
• Manage projects to meet cost, timing, and operational efficiency targets.
• Develop and present cost justifications and project funding requests.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain quotes from multiple die makers to determine best cost option for dies.
• Ensure die construction and associated equipment meet cost and timing targets.
• Utilize knowledge of die design and associated equipment to create cost competitive manufacturing processes.
• Communicate CAD drawings and design needs to die designers and fabricators for accurate construction.
• Source secondary tooling as needed.
• Collaborate with tool maker to develop prototype tooling and mass production that meets PPAP and process capability requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting support and continuous improvement solutions for products and tooling.
• Define ongoing die maintenance requirements to prevent failures.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• BSME or equivalent experience with 5+ years of experience in die development, project management, and tool/die manufacturing; or a minimum of 10 years of experience in these areas without a degree.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Other Required Skills:

• Experience operating shop equipment such as CNC Mill and CNC Lathe.
• Experience programming Wire EDM.
• Strong skills in understanding CAD drawings and communicating CAD data.
• Experience with stamping presses, roll forming presses, steel spinning presses, MIG/TIG welding, and steel and aluminum materials.
• Experience in tool design, development, and procurement.
• Ability to determine manufacturing cost, tooling costs, and timing for project completion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in welding equipment and weld fixture design.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in both controlled manufacturing office environment and non-air conditioned metal working factory floor environment.
• Experience with stamping presses, roll forming presses, NC lathes, manual and automated welders, and robotic welding.