Tooling Engineer

Growing Manufacturing firm in the Ft Wayne Indiana area has a need for a Plastics/Process Engineer. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package than can be done remotely.

• Work together with other engineers process techs tool makers and quality techs.
• Manage details of new projects including customer communication.
• Perform both part and tooling design work.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and suggest tooling or process changes.
• Manage project schedules. Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Interface with sales staff and customers to promote product development.
• Respond to tooling and part RFQs in partnership with sales staff.
• Review customers part designs for feasibility and work with customers on design for manufacturing.
• Provide material expertise and offer recommendations internally and to customers.
• Oversee and participate in R & D projects.
• Ensure strong internal quality compliance.
• Provide manufacturing support.
• Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement and maximum efficiency.
• Travel as necessary to work with customers attend trade shows and trainings and see products in application.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Plastics & Polymers Engineering or Related Field
• Minimum 2years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing and tooling design.
• Experience in design for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic and polymer materials.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks design software.
• Familiarity with quality systems i.e. ISO PPAPs FMEA.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a variety of different organizational levels.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.