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 moldmaking 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 inhouse 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

• Bachelors 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 problemsolving skills.
  
• Proficient in time management multitasking and prioritization of multiple projects
  
• Detailoriented selfdirected and capable of performing root cause analysis.
  

Benefits