Pace Industries, LLC

Tooling Engineer

Grafton, WI

Full-time

About This Job

Plan and direct activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of tooling to support manufacturing processes and product quality. Act as a key technical resource for both sustaining production and supporting new program launches.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

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Provide tooling improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.

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Support planning activities to ensure successful development and maintenance of tooling.

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Promote product and process quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

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Analyze tooling failures and implement corrective actions to reduce recurrence.

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Read blueprints and interpret CMM reports; demonstrate working knowledge of metrology and tolerances.

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Ensure tooling manuals are current and include a timeline of tooling-related activities.

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Review flow analyses and recommend value-added process improvements.

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Maintain records and reports related to tooling performance and activity.

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Manage tooling transfers and ensure smooth integration into production.

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Track tooling usage and lead times; ensure adequate backups for production tools.

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Develop and maintain procedures, policies, and documentation related to tooling.

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Analyze production data and recommend improvements using statistical methods.

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Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to optimize tooling and process efficiency.

New Tooling & Program Support:

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Serve as the tooling lead on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring tooling is developed to meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements.

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Participate in tooling design reviews and provide feedback to ensure castability, durability, and maintainability.

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Work closely with program managers and vendors on tool build timelines, sample runs, and PPAP preparation.

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Coordinate tooling buy-offs, trials, and corrections to ensure readiness for production.

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Monitor tool performance during early production runs and support ramp-up to full volume.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

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2–3 years of experience in tooling for manufacturing, preferably in aluminum die casting or plastic injection.

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Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

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Proven ability to analyze problems, interpret technical data, and develop effective solutions.

Skills:

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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across departments and influence without authority.

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Comfortable functioning as a team player and independently leading technical tasks.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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