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  Tool and Die Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)  

  E E Manufacturing Inc

  full_time - Athens

  Posted: 17/06/2026

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  Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Tooling Engineer will facilitate the... Read More

  Job DescriptionJob Description

  The Tooling Engineer will facilitate the fabrication of stamping tools for E&E’s Athens facility. This position will include input into the conceptual design of tooling and process selection, project management of tooling fabrication, and implementation of tooling into the manufacturing processes. Ensures compliance with E&E quality systems, policies, procedures, and best practices, as well as all local, state, federal and E&E safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

  
  

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

  
  

  Work with internal and external tooling vendors in the design of stamping tools, to include station development, forming of high precision, tight tolerance metal parts, and design fixtures and jigsLeads complex tooling projects from conception through production start-up; coordinates official tool milestone completion in accordance with E&E Critical Path, including tool delivery and material receipt to E&EWork with tooling suppliers on schedules, tool design reviews, process selection, and project implementationReview product designs and make recommendations on tooling projects to ensure they are designed for manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-savingsParticipate in tool design reviews and ensure they are conducted in accordance with E&E guidelines and adhere to E&E design and build standardsCoordinates with E&E simulation team for design for manufacturability and formability on complex or potentially risky parts; when applicable, works with mechanical engineering to optimize part designOversee all record retention for tooling. This will include required follow-up on action items resulting from preliminary tool designs through production startups on both internally designed and built tooling and all sub-contracted workMonitors construction of dies and gauges, ensures tooling vendors are operating to the agreed schedule; ensures projects are delivered on time and within budgetLeads production buy-off (PSO) process for new stamping dies and engineering changesProvide sourcing input for tooling suppliers and interact with them on regular basis to ensure that services meet expectationsMonitor project schedules with tooling suppliers and ensure that projects are completed on time in accordance with master program schedule and according to customer design requirementsWhen applicable, coordinates and leads any project recovery efforts with internal and external tooling vendors to include timing plan, site visits, and process changes; escalates issues as required to management to allow timely response and successful program launchDevelop a business case to support tooling modifications to improve the quality and cost of components and toolingWork with reverse engineering principles and rapid prototype resources as needed.Utilize basic to advanced understanding of dimensioning, tolerance, and inspection practices

   

  Expectations

  Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

   

  ·          Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

  ·          Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

  ·          Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

  ·          Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

  ·          Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations

  ·         Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner

  ·         Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

  ·         Actively support the E&E values

   

  Work Environment

  Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:                                      

   

  Noise Level

  The noise level in the working environment will be moderate with slight traffic and the sound of presses and machinery. Ear protection may be required.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:

   

  ·         Standing               

  ·         Walking                

  ·         Sitting                                                      

   

  Special Vision Requirements

  ·         Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

   

  Education/Experience/Certifications:

  To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

  
  

  Education: 

  ·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required

   

  Experience:

  ·         Eight or more years of experience as a Mechanical/Tooling Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment is required

  ·         Ten or more years of automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

  ·         Certification and/or work experience in a Continuous Improvement environment (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) is strongly preferred

   

  Additional Skills Required:

  To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

   

  Computer skills:

  ·         Experience with basic computer systems

  ·         Proficient with Microsoft Operating System as well as MS Excel, Word, and Project

   

  Communication skills:

  ·         Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers

  ·         Ability to read, write and converse in English

  ·         Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

  ·         Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

   

  Mathematical skills:

  ·         Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra

   

  Other Skills:

  ·         Detail oriented

  ·         Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

  ·         Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

  ·         Familiar with APQP disciplines: FMEA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, PPAP, etc.

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