Tool Design Engineering Manager manages the design and development of tools and machinery to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes. Leads design reviews to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications. Being a Tool Design Engineering Manager provides expert input to resolve design issues and innovate solutions. Oversees the design, fabrication, sourcing, and procurement of fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production. Additionally, Tool Design Engineering Manager ensures design documentation and models for the fabrication of tools are accurately prepared. Controls budgets, costs, resource allocation, and materials required for tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Tool Design Engineering Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Tool Design Engineering Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Van-Am Defense Systems is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineer to help us implement manufacturing processes that result in high-quality products. This position will be an onsite position in our Waverly, IA facility.
You need to have good knowledge of tool design and fabrication methods. Other necessary manufacturing engineer skills include project management ability, commitment to quality, and familiarity with safety and environmental standards. If you're also inventive and meticulous, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you'll be the one to ensure our production lines work efficiently and effectively to satisfy our customers.
Requirements
As part of the hiring process at Van-Am Defense Systems, all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment drug test. Testing occurs after the job offer, and the results are confidential. A positive result may affect the offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable laws: Federal, State and DOT regulations (if applicable).