Our client is looking for a Tooling Engineer II in our Blind Products Department to perform advanced design of tools for cold heading and rolling machines and related functions to support manufacture of new products and improve manufacturing processes for existing products.  This position will be based in Waco, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs tools for cold heading and rolling operations and related functions which ensure that products manufactured meet all specifications while maximizing life of tooling.
• Designs tools for new products or machines and changes or improves existing tool drawings. 
• Makes machine part drawings and tool drawings from broken parts.  Consults with Production Technicians and Manufacturing Supervisors to determine best design concepts, processes and methods. 
• Interfaces with Production Technicians to participate in trouble shooting of manufacturing problems.
• Evaluates tool designs and set-ups for proper functioning and cost effectiveness. 
• Checks drawings of others for errors and makes corrections as necessary. 
• Communicates effectively with all levels of personnel. 
• Responsible for maintaining header and rollers on Bill of National Set-Up books. 
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Company Guide to Business Conduct.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Must be able to interact positively with other individuals to function effectively in a team-based environment.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a technical field, preferred to be in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience designing tooling.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.  ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.