Tool Room Engineer

Location: 

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Requisition ID:  44329
Department:  Manufacturing

Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting.

Objective

The Toolroom Engineer serves as the technical leader for CNC programming and precision machining.  This role is responsible for developing and optimizing machining programs, leading advanced tooling repair activities, and driving problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tool performance, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness.  Coordinating repairs and component manufacturing with internal and external vendors as needed to achieve the best timing and quality.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs and machining strategies to maximize quality, efficiency, toolroom productivity                                                                                       
  • Serve as the technical expert for precision machining processes, establishing standards and best practices for toolroom operations.  Collaborate with equipment vendors and purchasing for maintenance and repairs.        
  • Diagnose tooling failures, develop repair plans, and lead machining and restoration activities for complex tooling repairs             
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling, machining, and manufacturing issues to improve reliability and performance     
  • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, shorten lead times, and enhance overall toolroom effectiveness                                                                                                                                                           

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred; Associates degree, Trade or Tech School required
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC Programming, Toolmaking, Precision Manufacturing and Toolroom Environment
  • CAD/CAM Software (PowerMill, NX)
  • Journeyman Toolmaker highly desirable

 

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Objective

The Toolroom Engineer serves as the technical leader for CNC programming and precision machining.  This role is responsible for developing and optimizing machining programs, leading advanced tooling repair activities, and driving problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tool performance, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness.  Coordinating repairs and component manufacturing with internal and external vendors as needed to achieve the best timing and quality.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs and machining strategies to maximize quality, efficiency, toolroom productivity                                                                                       
  • Serve as the technical expert for precision machining processes, establishing standards and best practices for toolroom operations.  Collaborate with equipment vendors and purchasing for maintenance and repairs.        
  • Diagnose tooling failures, develop repair plans, and lead machining and restoration activities for complex tooling repairs             
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling, machining, and manufacturing issues to improve reliability and performance     
  • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, shorten lead times, and enhance overall toolroom effectiveness                                                                                                                                                           

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred; Associates degree, Trade or Tech School required
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC Programming, Toolmaking, Precision Manufacturing and Toolroom Environment
  • CAD/CAM Software (PowerMill, NX)
  • Journeyman Toolmaker highly desirable

 

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.