Tooling Engineer
Tooling Engineer
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30-05-2025
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30-05-2025
Job Description
Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL JOB TITLE OF THIS POSITION IS PROGRAM MANAGER
The Tooling Engineer / Program Manager will be based in Buffalo Grove IL. In this role you will be responsible for working with Mold Designers and Mold Makers toward designing and engineering tooling protocols for injection molds jigs and fixtures as required in order to meet products specifications. Add value to injection mold projects through quoting and mold design input mold construction assistance debugging process development and qualification.
Here is a glimpse of what youll do:
Lead the execution of the customer requirements and through that deliver the projected value to Flex and its customers using tools and initiatives of the company to maintain business relationships and maximize customer satisfaction.
Develop and maintain business relationships. Maximize customer satisfaction through periodic reviews to communicate deliveries open commitments or overall progress of programs.
Work with Flex Buffalo Grove and other Flex tooling sites to help support tooling programs and problem solving.
Attend customer meetings with site Program Managers and/or Business Development personnel to provide strong mold engineering support via virtual meetings or on site.
Participate in development programs with part and mold design reviews as they relate to Design for Manufacture (DFM)/ Design for Assembly (DFA) and mold configuration.
Solicit quotes from specialized tooling vendors and auxiliary component suppliers.
Assist in tooling cost estimates in support of assigned RFQs.
Provide tooling construction timelines using MS Project Excel or other formats with input from Master Scheduler.
Meet customer expectations/requirements in the areas of mold design cavitation prototyping and Moldflow analysis.
Collaborate with other team members toward mold qualification sampling and final part approval.
Assist with any troubleshooting of accounts receivables (AR).
Travel to Customer sites Flex manufacturing and tooling sites and 3rd party suppliers.
Here is some of what youll need (required):
5 years industry work experience below from any of these types of companies: mold-building companies medical device manufacturers and/or contract manufacturers:
Thermoplastics
Medical Tooling (not Prototyping)
Multi-Cavity (e.g. 32 64)
Hot Runners
Plastic injection molding design understanding and comprehension
Ability to manage multiple mold design/build programs simultaneously
Understanding of Tooling costs
Strong Excel proficiency
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Here are a few of our preferred/optional experience etc.:
BS Mechanical Engineering
Mold processing experience
MS Project or other Program Management tools
CAD tools
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
OperationsIs Sponsorship Available
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).Employment Type
Full-Time
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