Tooling Engineer

Job Description:

• Using the Company Tooling Standards as a guide, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for all aspects of tooling and process development for all new launch injection molding tools, as well as the transition of the tools into the production facility.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the molded part feasibility process, including, participating in product design reviews throughout the design evolution, including design sign-off.
• Review and understand the mold flow simulation analysis throughout the design evolution.
• Manage and resolve feasibility issues, including GD&T requirements and SC and CC requirements. Support red flag meetings where appropriate.
• Review and approve all plastic part designs.
• Ensure that the appropriate tool design is developed for the part.
• Participate in Tool design reviews, incorporating the Plant needed functions and connectors.
• Ensure that Company tooling standards have been complied too.
• Sign-off on all injection mold tool designs.
• Troubleshoot problems with all tooling.
• Repair, fix and implement engineering changes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure plant safety and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Use analytical problem solving.
• Understand injection molding processes, molded part feasibility and tool build/design.

Requirements:

• Experience with injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven mechanical aptitude for problem solving.
• Experience with various injection molding tool technologies (e.g. RPT, Aluminum, P-20, mold max, cooling and turbulent flow, tool shot, mold behind, in-mold formed laminates).
• 1 -3 Minimum Years of Experience with Mold Design.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• 1-3 years or more experience in injection molding tool and process engineering.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program resulting in a Journeymen Level Tool and Die Maker.

Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree - Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000