Tooling Engineer in Fremont, Ohio at Brown Machine Group

BMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach. We develop solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each customer’s application. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tooling Engineer located in Fremont, OH. The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of high-quality tooling systems, with a primary focus on thermoforming applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing precision tooling by accurately interpreting project requirements, ensuring it meets all criteria in the sales order and is manufacturable.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Thoroughly review sales orders and customer supplied documentation to ensure a clear understanding of the project.
2. Design and develop thermoforming tooling systems, including molds, dies, trim tools, and fixtures.
3. Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidEdge.
4. Lead tooling projects from concept through design, validation, and implementation.
5. Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and quality teams to ensure tooling designs meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
6. Perform design reviews, tolerance analysis, and simulations as needed.
7. Troubleshoot tooling issues on the production floor and implement design improvements.
8. Keep management informed of the project status when dealing with design concerns, customer requests, lack of information, or schedule problems.
9. Maintain accurate documentation, including BOMs, drawings, calculations and engineering change orders.
10. Continuously improve tooling standards and design best practices.
11. Occasional travel to customer plants or other BMG facilities as projects necessitate.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of an associate’s degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology or a related field; prefer bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
2. Two years of mechanical design experience, with strong focus on tooling design.
3. Experience with CNC machining, mold making, or tool room operations.
4. Knowledge of thermoforming processes, material and heat transfer principles.
5. Proficient in SolidWorks and/or SolidEdge to create detailed manufacturing designs.
6. Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and GD&T.
7. A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities (i.e. climb stairs, ladders, etc.).

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BMG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please call 989-435-7741 and ask for Human Resources.