Tooling Engineer
Core
Design, fabrication, and qualification of plastic injection molds and sheet metal dies for new product development and production.
Role type
Tooling Engineer (Mold & Die Design)
Builds
Plastic injection molds, sheet metal dies, and tooling fixtures
Domain
Manufacturing / Tooling / Plastics & Sheet Metal
Required skills
Mold making process management, plastic molding, sheet metal parts, mold troubleshooting, die troubleshooting, project management, budget management, process optimization, vendor selection, press configuration
Preferred skills
Engineering degree, Class A journeyman status, CAD services collaboration, SPC data analysis, technology assessment
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SPC data tools
Responsibilities
Lead new process development for molds and tooling; specify equipment and proposed suppliers; coordinate molding qualification and validation; manage project budgets and schedules; support production troubleshooting and continuous improvement; collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external vendors.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with project management responsibilities