Expert Tool Design Engineer

Menomonee Falls, WI - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assist in developing innovative tooling and equipment that power MacLean-Foggs Engineered Plastic Company. This role focuses on creating high-performance tooling that enhances production efficiency product quality and safety in our plastic molding operations.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time/Salaried (Exempt)
Pay Range: Competitive Discussed during interview
Work Location: Onsite Menomonee Falls WI 53051
Travel: Up to 10%

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing injection molds fixtures and assembly tools to support plastic manufacturing operations.
Review part designs and customer requirements to determine tooling concepts materials and processing needs.
Use 3D CAD software to create accurate detailed models and drawings for mold and tool fabrication.
Collaborate with engineering production and quality teams to ensure mold performance reliability and manufacturability.
Estimate tooling costs material requirements and project timelines for new and modified tools.
Lead efforts to improve tooling design for cycle time reduction part quality and mold longevity.
Support automation initiatives to modernize molding and assembly processes.
Oversee tooling suppliers quotes and procurement to ensure cost-effective high-quality deliverables.
Evaluate and implement material and design improvements to enhance tool performance and reduce maintenance.

Skills/Competencies

3D Modeling and CAD Design (SolidWorks NX or equivalent)
Injection Mold Design and Fabrication
Plastic Material Knowledge (thermoplastics resins and composites)
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Design for Manufacturability and Moldability (DFM/DFMold)
Automation and Tooling Integration
Project Management and Collaboration

Qualifications (Required)

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Plastics Engineering or related field
10 years of experience in tooling or mold design for plastic injection molding operations
Proficiency in CAD modeling and technical drawing for mold and tool fabrication
Strong understanding of mold construction cooling design gating and ejection systems
Proven success leading tooling projects from concept through validation and production launch

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time/Salaried (Exempt)
Pay Range: Competitive Discussed during interview
Work Location: Onsite Menomonee Falls WI 53051
Travel: Up to 10%

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing injection molds fixtures and assembly tools to support plastic manufacturing operations.
Review part designs and customer requirements to determine tooling concepts materials and processing needs.
Use 3D CAD software to create accurate detailed models and drawings for mold and tool fabrication.
Collaborate with engineering production and quality teams to ensure mold performance reliability and manufacturability.
Estimate tooling costs material requirements and project timelines for new and modified tools.
Lead efforts to improve tooling design for cycle time reduction part quality and mold longevity.
Support automation initiatives to modernize molding and assembly processes.
Oversee tooling suppliers quotes and procurement to ensure cost-effective high-quality deliverables.
Evaluate and implement material and design improvements to enhance tool performance and reduce maintenance.

Skills/Competencies

3D Modeling and CAD Design (SolidWorks NX or equivalent)
Injection Mold Design and Fabrication
Plastic Material Knowledge (thermoplastics resins and composites)
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Design for Manufacturability and Moldability (DFM/DFMold)
Automation and Tooling Integration
Project Management and Collaboration

Qualifications (Required)

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Plastics Engineering or related field
10 years of experience in tooling or mold design for plastic injection molding operations
Proficiency in CAD modeling and technical drawing for mold and tool fabrication
Strong understanding of mold construction cooling design gating and ejection systems
Proven success leading tooling projects from concept through validation and production launch