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Tool & Die Engineer
full-time•Des Moines
About this role
POSITION SUMMARY – Responsible for developing press tooling design, techniques, procedures, fixtures and applications to produce high quality parts as cost effectively as possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT — Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Set up spare parts lists to be included in tooling quotations and manuals
- Review spare parts requirements for servicing in conjunction with engineering department including coding of spare parts
- Review blueprints for correct spare parts identification prior to issuance
- Coordinate parts orders and assist in the identification of parts
- Provide leadership, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff
- Oversee employees in performance of work and provide guidance in the resolution of routine problems
- Apply organizational policies and ensure adherence to departmental procedures
- Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility
- Interview and recommend candidates for employment
- Provide performance feedback on team members
- Act as liaison with other departments, units, or organizations
- Perform quoting work
- Perform tool engineering
- Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers
- Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate’s Degree in Tool & Die preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage
Experience: Five to seven years of Tool & Die Engineer experience; At least two years of experience as a supervisor preferred
Computer Skills: Must demonstrate computer literacy; Proficient using Microsoft Office; Proficient in Solid Works, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and KeyCreator CAD and CAM software preferred
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What you'll do
- The Tool & Die Engineer is responsible for developing press tooling design and overseeing the work of assigned staff. They also coordinate parts orders and ensure adherence to organizational policies.
About Dee Zee
Dee Zee's extensive product lines are built with you in mind. We recognize your need for durable, functional, and stylish products to keep up with your hectic pace. Dee Zee's classic styles are intertwined with the newest modern looks to explicitly satisfy your needs.
Dee Zee has been a staple brand in the truck accessory market since 1977. We are trusted to support the biggest names in the auto industry as their Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on a variety of products. If you take a closer look, you may see a Dee Zee finished product underneath a Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, or Toyota logo. Our proven manufacturing techniques have carried over to our consumer market accessories you see flooding websites, catalogs and your local retail stores.
The fertile ground in America's Heartland gives way to eight buildings in Central Iowa comprised of over 1 million square feet dedicated to manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and shipping. In-house engineers create Dee Zee's storied products with the latest design software to produce custom fit applications for your vehicle. The majority of Dee Zee products are made and packaged in Des Moines, IA with 90% of supplied parts coming from American vendors.
Dee Zee is always promoting a cleaner tomorrow by practicing green manufacturing techniques. Our eco-friendly manufacturing processes not only save the end consumer money by using lean practices, but we do our part to protect the planet. Dee Zee's reduced carbon footprint is achieved through massive recycling efforts, material reductions and efficient manufacturing processes. We are proud to work with vendors who are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program participants for paper and cardboard products during packaging.
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What does a Tool & Die Engineer do at Dee Zee?
As a Tool & Die Engineer at Dee Zee, you will: the Tool & Die Engineer is responsible for developing press tooling design and overseeing the work of assigned staff. They also coordinate parts orders and ensure adherence to organizational policies..
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The Tool & Die Engineer position at Dee Zee is based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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