CNC Tooling Engineer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Tooling Engineer is responsible for supporting CNC machining operations through the preparation, organization, maintenance, and optimization of tooling and changeover processes within an aluminum die casting manufacturing environment. This role ensures CNC machines are properly equipped with the correct tooling, fixtures, inserts, and components required to support efficient production and minimize downtime during changeovers.

The CNC Tooling Engineer works closely with Machining, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve tooling readiness, inventory accuracy, machine uptime, and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Prepare tooling packages and components for CNC machining changeovers.

· Ensure all required tooling, inserts, fixtures, gauges, and setup components are available prior to scheduled production runs.

· Manage and maintain tooling inventory levels to support production requirements.

· Coordinate tooling repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance activities.

· Monitor tooling usage and wear to ensure tooling performance and product quality standards are maintained.

· Work closely with Machining Leads and CNC Support Technicians to reduce machine downtime during changeovers.

· Organize and maintain tooling storage areas and tooling identification systems.

· Track tooling life cycles, usage trends, and inventory consumption.

· Assist in developing standardized tooling setups and changeover procedures.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on setup reduction, tooling efficiency, scrap reduction, and productivity improvements.

· Coordinate with Supply Chain team regarding tooling orders, lead times, and technical support.

· Troubleshoot tooling-related machining issues impacting quality, cycle time, or productivity.

· Support new product launches and machining process development activities.

· Maintain tooling documentation, setup sheets, and inventory records.

· Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.Must include the following bullet points:

· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

· Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Heavy Manufacturing Environment. MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic.  These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

· Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Machining, Tooling, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

· 5 years experience supporting CNC machining operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills. 

JOB SKILLS

• Strong understanding of CNC      tooling, inserts, fixtures, machining processes, and machine changeovers.
• Knowledge of cutting tools,      speeds/feeds, tooling applications, and machining best practices.
• Ability to read blueprints,      tooling diagrams, and setup documentation.
• Strong organizational and      inventory management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft      Office and inventory tracking systems preferred.
• Strong      communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.