Tooling Engineer Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop innovative tooling solutions to increase production rates.
Improve product quality by implementing better tooling practices.
Reduce production costs through the development of optimized tooling processes.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives for tooling processes and systems.
Train manufacturing personnel in proper use and maintenance of tooling equipment.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure that tooling is optimized for product performance.
Identify areas for improvement in current tooling designs.
Design and develop new tooling solutions to meet changing production demands.
Conduct research on new tooling technologies and methods.
Ensure that all tooling equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for tooling management.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering of necessary tooling supplies.
Maintain accurate records of all tooling-related expenses.
Implement safety protocols for the use of tooling equipment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
Streamline tooling processes to minimize waste and improve productivity.
Develop metrics to measure the performance of tooling equipment and processes.
Work closely with quality control teams to ensure that tooling meets regulatory standards.
Ensure that all tooling equipment complies with environmental regulations.
Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel during the production process.
Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in tooling performance.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers of tooling materials and equipment.
Conduct regular inspections of tooling equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and upgrades to tooling equipment.
Develop and implement training programs for new hires in tooling-related roles.
Collaborate with production planners to ensure that tooling requirements are met.
Develop budgets and manage costs associated with tooling equipment and materials.
Participate in cross-functional teams to develop new products and processes.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends in tooling technology and methods.
Develop contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in tooling processes.
Make recommendations for capital investments in new tooling equipment.
Lead projects related to the design, development, and implementation of new tools.
Evaluate new technologies for their potential use in improving tooling processes.
Work with other engineers to design integrated production systems that incorporate tooling equipment.
Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements for tooling equipment and materials.
Develop customized solutions for specific customer needs using appropriate tooling methods.
Recommend improvements for existing tools based on performance data analysis.
Research and recommend cost-effective alternatives to current tooling materials and equipment.
Continuously monitor and analyze tooling performance to identify areas for improvement.
Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams working on complex tooling projects.
Stay up-to-date on emerging trends in automation technology as it relates to tooling engineering.
Collaborate with purchasing departments to negotiate favorable deals on tooling materials and equipment purchases.
Participate in the development of long-term strategic plans for the company's future growth in the area of tooling engineering.
Advocate for improved working conditions and ergonomic designs for workers who use specialized tooling equipment.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste by implementing more sustainable practices across the supply chain for tooling materials and equipment.
Create detailed documentation of specifications, procedures, and processes related to tooling engineering tasks.
Identify opportunities to implement lean manufacturing principles into existing tooling processes.
Conduct failure mode analyses on existing tooling processes to identify potential issues before they occur.
Work with design teams to optimize product design for ease of fabrication using appropriate tooling techniques.
Provide guidance on how best to integrate automated tools into existing workflows or production lines.
Create advanced simulations of new or modified tools to evaluate performance before manufacturing begins.
Develop business cases for proposed investments in new or updated tools, including ROI projections over a specified period of time.
Lead root cause analysis efforts when there are manufacturing process failures related to tools, developing corrective action plans to prevent future occurrences.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities or branches, sharing best practices across the organization.
Develop strong financial acumen regarding total cost-of-ownership (TCO) analysis, budget creation and management, long-range capital planning and forecasting, and ROI modeling.
Introduce new tools/equipment/technology that can enable us to do things better/faster/smarter/cheaper than we did previously.
Partner closely with quality assurance teams during new product introductions or existing product transfers/relocations to ensure successful validation/qualification efforts regarding all tools involved.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations related to tools used within facilities.
Partner with operations leaders/teams to create SOPs that standardize tool usage protocols within each facility.
Identify potential cost savings through value engineering suggestions on existing products/processes/toolings.
Leverage advanced modeling/simulation software packages (i.e., CAD/CAM) to design, develop and produce highly precise tools designed specifically for our unique applications/purposes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D teams to provide input on manufacturability/design for ease of manufacture/economic feasibility prior to release of prints/drawings/specifications.
Drive project management initiatives related to the execution of large-scale capital expenditures (CAPEX) tied directly to new product launches/line expansions/ capacity enhancements/etc.
Ensure timely implementation of continuous improvement plans developed by team members themselves or by outside consultants.
Analyze machine stability data to determine optimal preventive maintenance schedules for each type of machine or piece of equipment under ownership.
Document procedures (including poka-yokes) that make critical machine set-up sequences more predictable.
Create tailored work instructions that ensure consistent performance from operators during important transitions.
Teach operators how to troubleshoot problems on their own so they can identify issues early on.
Install sensors around machines to collect data about wear-and-tear patterns.
Train newcomers about how machines function so they have a good understanding of how these devices work.
Encourage interpersonal skills among your colleagues so you can communicate effectively when launching a new project or making adjustments.
Find ways to minimize processing time without compromising quality control measures.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) so everyone knows what benchmarks need to be reached at all times.
Monitor environmental readings like humidity levels or temperature fluctuations.
Manage inventory counts in order ensure nothing runs out while working on a project.
Create online manuals or training videos so employees can learn any specific information they might need about certain machines or devices on their own time.
Improve communication between different teams or departments so everybody has a clear idea about one another’s objectives.