Tools and Process Specialist

TOOLS & PROCESS SPECIALIST / CLERK Job Description ROLE PURPOSE Support the design, sourcing, commissioning, approval and continuous improvement of production tools, machines, test and measuring equipment, ensuring robust manufacturing processes, technical compliance and cost-effective solutions throughout the product and equipment lifecycle. Languages: German (fluent), Hungarian (native), English (good) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, modify and technically specify production equipment, tooling, inspection/measuring devices, assembly processes and functional test solutions. Plan and support procurement, commissioning and technical acceptance of machines, tools and test benches; technically evaluate supplier concepts and externally designed equipment. Prepare and maintain mechanical design documentation, including assembly and part drawings, BOMs, tool drawings, CAD data, FMEAs and related technical documentation. Develop manufacturing and tooling concepts, technical RFQs, material requirements and cost calculations; assess feasibility, production suitability and economic viability. Support P-FMEA, APQP/PPAP, production trials, experiments, data collection, process approvals and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities. Define, validate and optimize assembly, testing, bonding and other manufacturing processes; provide troubleshooting and technical support during series production. Ensure machinery/equipment compliance with applicable CE requirements, standards, regulations, technical guidelines and internal design standards. Drive continuous improvement of equipment and processes with focus on quality, availability, reliability, maintainability, durability and cost effectiveness. Create or optimize machine/CAD-CAM programs and engineering simulations as required, including laser, milling, forming and finite-element applications where relevant. Plan and coordinate tooling/manufacturing engineering projects; support suppliers, audits, employee training and cross-site/global technical activities, including travel when required. PROFILE / QUALIFICATIONS Technical education or practical experience in mechanical, manufacturing, tooling, automation or a related engineering/technical field. Good understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, drawings, CAD data, BOMs, FMEA and production processes; ability to translate shop-floor needs into practical technical solutions. Experience with CAD/CAM, machine programming, forming/FE simulation or comparable engineering tools is an advantage. Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style with good coordination, supplier communication and problem-solving skills. #LI-CC