Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

• Evaluate tooling orders and examine part drawings, tool drawings and 3D models to determine tool requirements, including special materials or items needed for procurement.
  
• Collaborate with customers for design for manufacturability (DFM) to optimize tooling designs.
  
• Review requisitions for items required for tooling maintenance and initiate procurement processes.
  
• Contact vendors to obtain tooling quotes and monitor tooling status, expediting orders when necessary to meet production timelines.
  
• Provide technical expertise on mold-making to both customers and internal stakeholders, supporting sales and engineering with quoting, part design, and tool design.
  
• Maintain comprehensive records of tooling procurement, status updates, and disposition information.
  
• Process requests for tool repairs, determining whether repairs will be conducted in-house or outsourced to external vendors.
  
• Adhere to internal processes, guidelines, policies, and Quality System standards to ensure compliance.
  
• Collaborate with other departments and personnel to fulfill customer requirements effectively.
  
• Select vendors and procure tooling and fixtures within established procurement guidelines.
  
• Offer feedback on part design to support design for manufacturability initiatives.
  
• Determine staffing requirements, conduct interviews, and select candidates for vacant positions.
  
• Conduct evaluations of employee performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  
• Facilitate performance improvement through coaching, mentoring, and training of lead operator staff.
  
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
  
• Promote adherence to the quality system and ensure staff members are educated and compliant with quality system requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  
• Minimum of five years of experience in tool design or tool making.
  
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in 3D CAD, MRP, and word processing applications.
  
• Extensive knowledge of injection molding tooling design and tool making processes.
  
• Strong team player with excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficient in time management, multitasking, and prioritization of multiple projects
  
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of performing root cause analysis.
  

Benefits