Senior Tooling Planner, Injection Molding

The Role:

Our sitesinColorado Springs COareseekingacentralizedSeniorTooling Plannerto jointheteam.The Tooling Planner (Injection Molding) is responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating injection molding tooling activitiesacross two sitesto support production requirements. This role ensures molds and tooling are available maintained and optimized to meet production and New Product Development (NPD) schedules. A key focus of this position is driving and maintaining high schedule adherence across tooling and production plans. The role also manages tooling-related personnel resources and scheduling priorities across two shared locations ensuring alignment efficient utilization and minimal production disruption.Assures manufacture of toolsmolds jigs fixtures patterns templates models form blocks plastic toolingManufacturing Test Equipment (MTE) and other tooling jobs are on schedule.

What Youll Do:

• Manage and prioritize tooling workloads across both the Arrowswest and Rockrimmon locations balancing capacity urgency and business needs

• Develop and manage detailed schedules for injection molding tooling including mold availability preventative maintenance repairs and changeovers

• Drive and monitor schedule adherence ensuring tooling readiness aligns with production plans

• Analyze schedule adherence performance identify root causes of gaps and implement corrective actions

• Coordinate tooling readiness to support production schedules new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes

• Manage and prioritize tooling workloads across two shared locations balancing capacity urgency and business needs

• Allocate and coordinate personnel resources (toolmakers and mold techs) across both sites

• Partnerwith production planning production supervisors manufacturing engineering process technicians set-up technicians and maintenance teams to align tooling schedules with manufacturing plans

• Monitor mold performance downtime and maintenance intervals to proactively adjust schedules

• Ensure timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance for molds and tooling

• Track tooling inventory status and location across both facilities

• Work with external vendors for mold repair modification and procurement of supplies as needed

• Drive continuous improvement in tooling scheduling and assetutilization using standard cycle time management

• Standardize tooling planning processes and communication across both locations

• Ensure compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements

What We Seek:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 7 years of experience in injection molding tooling planning or manufacturing operations

• Strong understanding of injection molding processes mold construction and maintenance practices

• Proven experience in production or tooling scheduling in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience improving and managing schedule adherence metrics

• Experience managing or coordinating resources across multiple sites

• Strong familiarity with SAP

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of mold flow tooling lifecycle management and preventive maintenance systems

• Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma experience

• Familiarity with CAD drawings and tooling documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Split between office and manufacturing floor environments; but not remote

• Regular coordination across two locationsthat are 5.1 miles apart asneeded

• Ability to move safely through a manufacturing environment

• Ability to climb stairs stand and/or walk for periods of time

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform frequent computer work

• Ability to wear required PPE (e.g. safety glasses steel-toe shoes hearing protection) while on the manufacturing floor.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization not just when its convenient but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether youre looking to build your career improve your health or protect your wealth we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $110000 - $135000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• A progressive (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People Accountability Creativity and Excellence
• Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B TN STEM OPT etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit hire train and reward employees for their individual abilities achievements and experience without regard to race color religion sexual orientation age national origin disability marital or military status.

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