Snap-on

Manufacturing Engineer - Forming / Forging

Job Locations US-AL-Elkmont
Job ID
2025-18922

Overview

Who We Are:

 

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years!   People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

 

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!!

Company-paid benefits include:

  • Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays
  • Market competitive compensation 
  • Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment period
  • Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Other health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot
  • Bonus, incentives depending on position and level
  • Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths
  • Tuition Assistance Plan

Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 100 years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, the makers and the fixers, who perform day in and day out to move the world forward.

 

Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing the tooling and processes used in cold/warm/hot forming and forging.   Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, designing/selecting appropriate tooling, and developing tooling layouts. Provide daily manufacturing support to ensure production and quality requirements are met.  Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to make necessary improvements and changes as well as implement new tool designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.

 

 

 

KEY TASKS

 

  • Designing and developing tools (dies, punches, etc.) used in forming/forging.
  • Design/Select and install equipment/tooling to support manufacturing of new products
  • Choosing appropriate materials for both the forming tools and the parts being formed
  • Analyzing and improving existing forming/forging processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. 
  • Maintaining accurate records of part setups, process changes, and tool layouts.
  • Working with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure product manufacturability.
  • Leading projects/project teams and ensuring projects are completed on schedule
  • Provide maintenance support with diagnosing and correcting an equipment issue. Including the ability to reverse engineer an undocumented machine component.
  • Training of forming/forging operators on manufacturing processes.

 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and material flow. (FEA a plus).
  • Knowledge of metal properties, forming/forging processes, and manufacturing techniques.
  • Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in CAD (Catia preferred, SolidWorks is also a plus).
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T specifications.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze and improve
  • manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of quality control principles.
  • Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.

 

Snap-on is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Snap-on strictly prohibits and does not tolerate, discrimination against applicants, associates, or any other covered persons for any reason including race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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