GKN Sinter Metals
Role Title: Product & Tooling Design Engineer
Role Purpose: Designs PM products and tooling
Scope: Americas Region – Specific Plant/Segment
Role Reports to: Product & Tooling Design Manager
Matrix to: Engineering Manager
Key Responsibilities:
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Health, Safety, and the Environment
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Support health, safety, and environmental initiatives in accordance with GKN Sinter Metals methodology while leading by example
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>People
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Work cross-functionally with other areas including plant engineering, RPPC, quality, tool shops, continuous improvement, and value streams
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Live the vision, mission, and values of GKN to team and plant(s)
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in training opportunities
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Product Design
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in local design for new or changing products in Teamcenter
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in the ERFQ process as necessary
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Identify product design requirements and risks
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in Know-How Transfer between plants and regions
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Assist in gauging design and coordinate with quality department
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Tool Design
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Create new potential tooling designs and assess associated requirements & risks
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in local design for new or changing tooling in Teamcenter
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in Know-How Transfer between plants and regions
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Help manage tool repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Continuous Improvement
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Assist in the development of new product design and tooling design ideas
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in a culture that fosters continual improvement and removes waste
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Help to identify ways to increase tool life and reduce wear
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in VA/VE activities and assist in cost reduction activities and design improvement
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Participate in BPE events as necessary
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Data
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Use Teamcenter for data management of product and tooling data
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Manage data transfer to and from tool shops within Teamcenter
<![if !supportLists]>o <![endif]>Manage data transfer between plants and regions within Teamcenter
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Perform other duties as assigned
Other key internal relationships:
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Plant Engineering Managers, Plant Managers, Sales Team
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Formal qualifications required:
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]> Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the Powder Metal (PM) industry with exposure to a manufacturing environment using a lean, cellular, and reduced inventory production system
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Basic skills or knowledge in Product & tool design, CAD systems, Teamcenter PDM system, MPIF standards, and problem solving
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Basic understanding of PM manufacturing processes including compacting, sintering, and sizing
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Soft Skills and Other Competencies:
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Self directed and high-energy with excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Ability to work in a cross-functional team
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Professional and flexible
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Strong problem solving and project management skills
