Tool Design Engineer jobs in Columbia, SC

The Tool and Die Engineer is responsible for ensuring all manufacturing equipment tool is available for production to support the on-time production for manufacturing. Responsible for improving how current tooling the used can be improved or redesigned for efficient usage while maintaining quality. The Tool and Die Engineer is responsible to building proper tool room condition by suggesting required equipment and materials. Machine and make gages, fixtures, parts for maintenance.

• Create and analyze tooling usage.
• Modify or produce changes required to maintain quality product that is affected by tooling.
• Support Production/Maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate with Operation Manager to resolve tool related efficiency or quality issues.
• Assist Management in prepping the tool room, suggest required equipment needed.
• Ensure safety of the employees and quality of the products throughout all processes.
• Assist engaging of culture of continuous improvement within your team where all members understand and are actively engaged in continuous improvement.
• Communicate and purchase tooling as required from external venders. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field or programming certification (e/g/, Tool & Die, Machinist, Programmer). Relevant experience and job history may be considered in lieu of formal education credentials.
• Blueprint reading, able to run manual machines, lathes, knee mills, surface grinders, heat treating, wire EDM.
• Programming 3, 4 and 5 axis Mill & 2 axis Turn equipment.
• Experience machining a variety of materials.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards required.
• Proven history of creating effective support documentation
• Ability to set up and run jobs.
• Knowledgeable in all measuring instrumentation, calipers, micrometers, indicators
• Ability to design fixturing.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic to intermediate shop math.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• On occasion, work irregular hours to accommodate manufacturing schedules and night shift.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Work is performed in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.

It is frequently required to sit for extended periods, stand, stoop, and walk. Occasionally lifts from floor to waist up to 50 pounds.

Not Applicable.