Tool Design Engineer

P&H Mining Equipment is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of some of the largest machines in the world with annual sales of nearly $1billion.  P&H produces three major product lines - electric mining shovels, rotary blasthole drills and walking draglines. This equipment is used to surface mine minerals and other bedded materials. Ninety percent of the world’s surface mines utilize P&H equipment

P&H manufactures its brawny equipment in Milwaukee, Australia, Brazil, South Africa - over 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space in all.  Not surprisingly, the machine tools used to manufacture P&H's earthmoving giants are among the largest in the world. For additional company information please visit our web site at  www.phmining.com.

We are currently seeking a Tool Design Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Milwaukee, WI. headquarters location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Tooling Design Engineer at P&H Mining has primary responsibility for design and management of tooling, fixturing and gauging requirements within the P&H Milwaukee Machining Operations
• This includes troubleshooting of tooling, fixture and gauging related issues in our low volume/high mix
• machining / manufacturing areas. 
• Requisitioning of appropriate tooling, fixtures and gauges for Fabrication,
• Machining, Assembly and Tool Room
• Supervision of hourly tool room staff will be required
• Responsible for Subcontractor and Vendor contacts and relationships related to Tool Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree or related study at a technical school of design, fixture, and tool and die work is required
• Significant, applicable work experience in the tool and die design area will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of three years machining experience
• Experience with CNC machining practices, metals and associated heat-treating implications. 
• Knowledge of and exposure to gear cutting tools and induction hardening processes is a plus.
• Experience with and knowledge of, gauging and inspection.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works CAD System, SmarTeam along with general computer literacy. 
• Experience with basic industry standards and principles revolving around detail and design.
• Self -driven achiever, with excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills along with strong goal achievement and project management skill sets.
• Prior experience interacting with a unionized workforce is also a plus.

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