BMW Group

Master Press Tool Tech Support Specialist – B-Shift

BMW Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Upstate • South Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Manually sets up and adjusts machine tools and or loading instructions for computer numeric control (CNC) systems.
  • Provides support and skilled direction for Tool room machine operation- i.e. (Lathes / milling machines etc.).
  • Performs High skill level of welding for press tool die surfaces to A class standards.
  • Maintains Working dies to achieve form specifications on A class surfaces.
  • Assesses and Interprets Cad designs and replicate into the die surface and dimensional characteristics.
  • Supports design reviews to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface repeatability.
  • Ensures mature die A class performance into series production.
  • Provides Maintenance of A class surface performance to achieve nitriding stages.
  • Understands yield stress and tensile strength for making rework decisions on the press tools.
  • Understanding material flows relating to material surface oil levels and surface roughness.
  • Understanding material flows relating to gauge, hot or cold rolled and type of Zinc coating.
  • Supports production activities such as: quality reviews, pre-processes, and acts as stand-in for press operator.
  • Acts as production counterpart during slip breaks for release quality associates and press operators and supports other tasks and breaks, where needed.
  • Provides tool maintenance when needed to drive improvement for production processes.
  • Maintains the quality of parts through planned maintenance schedules, quality feedback and breakdown management.
  • Assesses panel quality to ensure production conformance of press tools.
  • Performs assessments for tooling improvement activities and first-off/ last-off reviews.
  • Ensures effective handovers are completed across every shift along with completing shift handover documentation to support the next shift.
  • Communicates and escalates topics appropriately to management team.
  • Maintains accurate data entry in applicable systems to ensure effective reporting for each work area.
  • Develops accurate records for all tool setting parameters in conjunction with best-in-class results.
  • Supports work area team through daily VPS activities to ensure adherence to VPS principles and encourages continuous improvement.
  • Provides tooling input into VPS sessions and Gemba meetings.
  • Uses tooling expertise to make appropriate decisions and carry out actions for tool maintenance (reactive and proactive).
  • Identifies needed tooling improvements based on first-off and last-off panel assessments.
  • Creates action plans to improve up-time and other improvement activities.
  • Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
  • Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • AA/AS degree in a technical discipline; OR The equivalent of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred); OR Completion of Tech Scholar program.
  • 3+ years of related experience in manufacturing processes and/or manufacturing engineering.
  • SC (or other) Department of Labor registered journeyman license as "Tool and Die", "Toolmaker", "Mold maker", "Press Tooling", "Tryout Tooling".
  • 5+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
  • 5+ years of professional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
  • 3+ years of knowledge of manufacturing processes pertaining to assigned parts and applicable systems.
  • 3+ years of long and short-term project management skills.
  • 3+ years of ability to use and apply statistical problem-solving methods to aid with process analysis.
  • 3+ years of knowledge working with innovations and/or automation of manual manufacturing/logistics processes (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of SAP (preferred).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
  • Retirement Income Account
  • Life insurance
  • BMW Associates Assistance Program
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company vehicle program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CNC systemsweldingtool maintenancedimensional accuracyyield stresstensile strengthtooling improvementstatistical problem-solvingmanufacturing processesproject management
Soft Skills
professional communicationteam supportcontinuous improvementproblem solvingdocumentationquality reviewseffective handoversdata entryleadershipinterpersonal skills
Certifications
AA/AS degreeDepartment of Labor registered journeyman licenseTool and Die certificationToolmaker certificationMold maker certificationPress Tooling certificationTryout Tooling certification