Greetings of the Day !

My name is Eric from Halcyon Solutions, We are Dublin, OH based US staffing, Training and Development companies. We have an urgent requirement with one of our esteemed customers which is expected to be fill immediately.

Role: Tool Design Engineer

Location: McPherson, KS

Duration: Full time

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• B.S. Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of work experience
• 2 years of experience, preferably in metals manufacturing

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position designs a wide variety of tools consistent with standard tool configuration, including cutting and forming tools. Studies drawings and determines tool specifications and requirements by interfacing with manufacturing staff to determine the best design for the tool. Performs calculations to determine exact dimensions, materials required and cost of the tools. Works with engineering and production to identify problems with performance or tool life and recommends solutions or enhancements.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Key Responsibilities:

• Design tooling for metal tube forming using provided computer programs.
• Evaluate available material for tooling.
• Provide data for suggested modifications.
• Review current tooling specifications and suggest improvements.
• Interaction with manufacturing, maintenance, tool vendors, quality and other department supervisors or managers to solve and correct existing and expected manufacturing problems.
• Train other tooling employees as necessary.
• Work with Purchasing to purchase necessary materials.
• Coordinate out-sourced work with vendors.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Demonstrates Viega Values in all communications, interactions and decisions.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Special Job Dimensions

• Will be required to train in Germany

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in cost/benefit analysis
• Metallurgy

- Knowledge of hardness scales, applications, and conversions

- Ability to calculate expansions and contractions of various metals

- Knowledge of metal finishes and appropriate applications

• CAD

- Solidworks

- Auto CAD

- Catia

• Computer Skills

- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)

- SAP