Job Title: System Design Engineer
Location: Dublin, VA 24084 (On-site role)
Duration: Fulltime
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
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science Field with 3+ Years of Tooling & Equipment Experience
And / Or
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Design / Engineering Field with 5+ Years of Tooling & Equipment Experience
- Proven experience in taking initiative, driving improvements, taking additional responsibilities, thinking outside the box, going to the extra mile.
Other Requirements:
- Full-time, on-site support at Volvo Group Truck Operations-Dublin, Va
- Occasional overtime as needed.
Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment Engineer