Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

Torque Tooling Support: Specific Torque Tooling experience is a MUST. One needs to support integration, advancement and compliance of new torque tooling.

Project Management of torque tooling needs

Evaluate tooling requirements and develop RFQ's

Manage end to end torque tooling projects with tooling vendors

Communicate with tooling vendors to ensure the best tooling solution(s) for the application.

Initiate internal reviews of proposed tooling solutions with key stakeholders

Test and validate selected tooling solutions through modelling and/or in a prototype or production environments

Organization of inbound tools and industrialization coordination

Identify and manage support needed for successful tooling implementations which include industrialization, infrastructure, tool setup, IT services, and vendor support (as needed)

Forecast lead times compared to deadlines

Provide product build support and troubleshooting for torque tooling

Cooperate with standards, processes, project deliverables, etc.

3D CAD Experience (Creo Parametric, Creo View, Catia, AutoCAD, etc.) to evaluate fastener location and tool access to fasteners

Creatively implement advanced manufacturing solutions to support the needs from operations

Actively participate in all pillars of Volvo Production System. Utilize a structured approach and tools within VPS to identify and implement optimal tooling and equipment solutions

Within your area of expertise coordinate and lead continuous improvement activities

Mentor and educate production support personnel with equipment training

Actively engage in global tooling and equipment forums and represent the NRV plant as an expert in tooling and equipment

Support all initiatives in a pilot plant environment to successfully implement world class tooling and lean assembly processes

Participate in global network meetings with an in-depth knowledge of tooling and equipment, requirements, cost information, and business cases for tooling and equipment improvements

Establish and maintain the optimum tooling and equipment standards and best practices within competency area

Promote manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency through implementation of tooling and equipment

Actively participate in global networks and work collaboratively with others to implement standards for tooling and equipment, and best practices in the plant

Develop cost saving proposals and improve productivity