Engineering Stamping Design Specialist

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Toyotomi America Corporation (TAC) in Springfield, KY manufactures metal stampings for the OEM Automotive Industry. The company supplies body panels, structural parts, and sub-assemblies to major Automotive Manufactures and Tier 1 companies, including the capability to fabricate stamping dies.  Toyotomi is a local company that offers competitive salary and benefits and we take pride in our team members and the products we produce.

Summary/Objective (role description):

Provide design support for new product launches.

Essential Functions (duties and tasks summary):

Team members must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the role which may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Identify correct stamping line for RFQ and awarded parts
2. Develop blank size for RFQ and awarded parts
3. Develop Process plans for RFQ and awarded parts
4. Approve tooling designs for outsources dies
5. Conduct SE activity for RFQ and awarded parts
6. Conduct CAE analysis for RFQ and awarded parts
7. Develop casting designs for RFQ and awarded parts
8. Develop strip layouts for RFQ and awarded parts
9. Track tooling status internal and external dies.
10. Coordinate customer/Vendor meetings and visits.
11. Submit required documents to customer/Vendor.
12. Tracking projects to maintain schedule.
13. Conduct productivity improvements in stamping and tooling
14. Support and Track internal trials.
15. Control of ISO documentation of Engineering Department for tooling.
16. Assist stamping, maintenance and T&D in problem resolution
17. Must be willing to travel to Japan       .
18. Must be flexible and able to work in all areas and in your department regardless of

       duties listed above in order to accomplish TAC goals and objectives

 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of stamping equipment and die design.
• Knowledge of materials and parts stamping processes.
• Knowledge of tooling and production equipment capabilities.
• Knowledge of quality control standards.
• Proficient personal computer and software skills including CAD.
• Knowledge of press equipment operation and troubleshooting when related to transfer, tandem and Hypro lines
• Knowledge of basic electricity or equivalent. Helpful if able to read blueprints, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatics schematics and circuit diagrams and use measurement instruments and gauges. Should be skilled in the use of various types of hand tools and power equipment used in carpentry or general construction.

Non-Technical Aptitude

• Leadership (team development, ability to influence, organizational awareness).
• Interpersonal skills (relationship building, conflict resolution, customer orientation).
• Communication (verbal communication, listening, written communication).
• Judgment and thinking (strategic thinking, original thinking, judgment, and decision making, problem solving, awareness).
• Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
• Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, developmental orientation, quality orientation).

 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to conditions of heat in the summer and cold in the winter and will work near moving mechanical parts. Uniform clothing and PPE provisions are provided by the company and are designed to assist with these conditions. Team members are also exposed to noise, which may require the use of hearing protection in certain areas.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and to communicate.

The employee must regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds max. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work (example):

This is a full-time shift-work position. Overtime is required as needed to meet customer demand and may involve weekend work.

Education and Experience: 

• Technical degree and four (4) or more years of experience in related field, tool and die journeyman card or equivalent combination of education and experience

AAP/EEO Statement:

TAC is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.