Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to Estimating/Sales for quoting new programs
• Acts as Tooling contact for Automation and NPD Engineering teams by monitoring and providing regular updates on project status
• Supports Manufacturing Engineering in understanding, and finding solutions for, tooling-related production needs
• Assists Toolmakers in troubleshooting problems with individual tools and determining timely, effective action plans for repairs or modifications
• Aids in coordinating and identifying suppliers for outsourced manufacturing processes
• Participates in tool design review activities and provides input for manufacturing success
• Works safely and acts in accordance with all safety policies and procedures
• Participates in and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement projects
• Assists in the determination of root cause for nonconformance of tooling components

Senior Tooling Engineer also:

• Maintains a high level of autonomy and possesses the skill set necessary for the above tasks and responsibilities
• Serves as subject matter expert related to tool design and build
• Mentors and provides guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
• Evaluates customer opportunities for moldability, providing DFM, risk assessment, and tooling options suitable for project scope

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or 10 years equivalent education/experience
• Estimated 10 years of experience in tool design, construction, troubleshooting, and repair of molds and related tooling including final fitting and assembly. Extensive experience estimating mold design requirements and construction costs by analyzing customer drawings and 3D models

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office

• Thorough understanding of silicone and plastic injection molds and tooling
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Self-directed, ability to multi-task, follow-up and prioritize competing requests to meet quality and on-time delivery goals

Key Interfaces and Stakeholders

• Co-workers
• Managers
• Engineers
• Customers

Geography to cover and Travel requirements

• Minimal travel as required.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Customer Focus
• Works with customers to build long term relationships & partnerships
• Delivers on promises and commitments
• Understands the impact of business decisions
• Performance
• Takes individual responsibility for personal objectives and results
• Continuously improves performance by delivering on commitments
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Sets clear objectives and measures performance by continuously soliciting feedback
• Innovation
• Develops innovative solutions to problems
• Is proactive in initiating change and improvement
• Shares knowledge and experience through teamwork
• Continuously challenges by asking ”why”
• Responsibility
• Respects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customers
• Communicates openly and accurately
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Performs all duties with commitments to excellence and integrity

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.