All candidates will have previously used a tool management software along with ability to edit or create 2D drawings via SolidCAM to support jigs, fixtures and tooling.

Indysoft and SolidCAM software would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Qualifications

What do you need…

We trust our associates to support and guide you along this journey.
However, you as an individual will need to embody our values where we seek to understand, feel empowered to look for solutions, think like an owner and excel in a diverse environment with positivity.
Connections – Interpersonal skills and how you build relationships are paramount.
Thinking – Ability to draw up on informed knowledge and develop the capabilities to problem solve.
Creativity – How you can adapt, create change to deliver solutions.
Drive – Your passion to be present and deliver results with pace and enthusiasm.
For this role we are looking for an individual who is passionate to learn contribute and build a technical matrix to support and uphold our manufacturing processes. We are seeking the right talent and are an extremely diverse business.
A strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook will also be required.
Other duties
The activities outlined represent an overview of the tooling coordinator role based on site at Leicester and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities. A flexible and responsive approach are vital, together with the initiative in identifying and focusing on the needs of the business.

Toolroom Engineer

Working Hours: Day Shift - 7.30 am to 4.15 pm Monday to Thursday, Friday finish at 12 pm
Prime Location: Leicester, Meridian Business Park, LE19 1WH - excellent working conditions, ample parking
Salary - Competitive, with excellent pension and life assurance package, healthcare cash plan, annual bonus, employee assistance programme, uniform, and on site occupational health nurse.

Job Description
About the job

As a Tooling Engineer, you will take ownership of all managed and consigned stock. You will work with Howmet's Manufacturing Engineers to ensure minimum stock levels are set correctly to support all consumption demands. You will ensure our physical on-hand stock mirrors our digital inventory in our tooling management software. This will be performed by means of spot audits throughout the year, and ensuring all tooling is maintained or renewed when necessary.

You will also support and work closely with our consignment suppliers ensuring stock rotation, special tooling and usages are managed to meet the business needs.

What will you be doing?

The role will be upheld by 5 KPI measurements.
- Fulfilment of on hand stock levels
- Consumption reports split by cell and operators
- Spend by Work Centre
- Cost savings against an agreed target
- Budget control – monthly and annually

We operate a QR Barcode system on all route cards which identify the specific tooling needed for each operation. Your role will be to uphold and maintain the associated tooling. All new NPI (New Product Introduction) tooling will be managed and added into the tool management software by yourself.
Your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed to help embed and strengthen Howmet's tooling solutions.