Tool Room Engineer Job Description Overview
The role of a Tool Room Engineer is critical in the Engineering/Manufacturing sector as it involves overseeing the maintenance, repair, and calibration of tools and equipment essential for production processes. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing facilities, contributing directly to the company’s success by minimizing downtime, optimizing tool performance, and enhancing overall efficiency.
- The Tool Room Engineer plays a key role in fostering team collaboration by working closely with production teams to address tool-related issues promptly and provide technical support when needed.
- One of the major challenges in this role is keeping abreast of technological advancements in tooling and manufacturing processes to implement innovative solutions that improve productivity and quality.
- Interacting with stakeholders such as production managers, maintenance technicians, and quality control personnel, the Tool Room Engineer holds a crucial position in the company’s operational structure.
- Success in this role is measured by factors like tool downtime, adherence to maintenance schedules, tool lifespan extension, and overall impact on production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
The Tool Room Engineer is responsible for a wide range of critical tasks, including:
- Tool Maintenance and Repair: Ensuring all tools are properly maintained, calibrated, and repaired to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Inventory Management: Managing tool inventory, tracking usage, and ensuring availability of necessary tools for production needs.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement in tool maintenance and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Training and Development: Providing training to production staff on proper tool handling, maintenance, and safety protocols.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed records of tool maintenance, repair activities, and performance metrics to track effectiveness.
- Vendor Management: Collaborating with vendors for tool procurement, repairs, and maintenance services to ensure quality and timely support.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To excel in the role of a Tool Room Engineer, candidates must possess the following skills, qualifications, and experiences:
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in tool maintenance, repair, calibration techniques, familiarity with various manufacturing tools and equipment.
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, certification in tool maintenance is a plus.
- Experience Level: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in tool room management in a manufacturing environment.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, ability to work in a team environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of safety regulations, quality standards, and best practices in manufacturing tool maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications for a Tool Room Engineer include:
- Experience in managing tool rooms in high-volume manufacturing settings.
- Holding certifications in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with advanced tool tracking systems and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Demonstrated success in implementing cost-saving initiatives through efficient tool management.
- Participation in industry conferences or workshops related to tooling and maintenance.
- Proficiency in a second language for effective communication in multicultural environments.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package to our Tool Room Engineer, including the following benefits:
- Base Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Bonuses & Incentives: Performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement Plans: 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development programs, and mentorship.
Application Process
Applying for the Tool Room Engineer position involves the following steps:
- Submitting Your Application: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
- Initial Screening: Our HR team will review applications and schedule screening interviews with qualified candidates.
- Technical and Skills Assessment: Selected candidates may be required to complete a technical assessment or skills evaluation.
- Final Interview: Successful candidates will be invited for a final interview with the hiring manager to assess fit and discuss expectations.
- Offer and Onboarding: The chosen candidate will receive a formal offer, followed by an onboarding process to integrate them into the team.
