What is the salary for the Tooling Enginner role at Sterling Engineering?

The listed annual base salary range is $110K–$150K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Tooling Enginner role at Sterling Engineering based?

This role is based in Manchester, CT.

How many years of experience does this Tooling Enginner role require?

The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Tooling Enginner role?

DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, process validation.

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Tooling Enginner

Sterling Engineering · Manchester, CTtodayverified 1 h ago

$110k – $150kfrom the posting

Listed pay for BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked center on $112k (485 with a salary).

Lead injection mold tooling projects from design through qualification, validation, and production launch.

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Why it is interesting. Own high-cavitation, tight-tolerance mold builds end-to-end in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Might not be for you. Tooling project management focus with 6+ years required — not a bench R&D or early-career role.

Deep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleStrong plastic injection mold design, mold construction, and injection molding experience; multi-cavity injection molds

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 6+ yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

plastics298 roles

Techniques

DFM7 rolesFMEA/PFMEAprocess validation33 roles

Role details

Title

Senior Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

Location

Manchester, CT

Compensation

$110,000–$150,000/year

Must have Skill Set

6+ years of experience managing injection mold tooling projects in a manufacturing environment
Strong plastic injection mold design, mold construction, and injection molding experience
Experience with complex, tight-tolerance, multi-cavity and/or high-cavitation injection molds
Experience with DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, process validation, and tooling qualification
Experience troubleshooting mold and tooling issues and driving corrective actions
Experience managing tooling projects from concept and design through qualification, validation, and production launch
Experience working with customers, suppliers, mold makers, engineering, and manufacturing teams
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Injection Molding Tooling Engineer to lead complex injection molding tooling projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position will oversee tooling programs from initial concept and design through qualification, validation, and production launch. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with plastic injection mold design, new mold builds, tooling qualification, DFM, troubleshooting, and multi-cavity/high-cavitation molds. This individual will work closely with customers, mold makers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to deliver reliable, cost-effective tooling solutions.

Job Duties

Lead injection mold tooling projects from design through qualification, validation, and production release.
Manage new mold builds, tool refurbishments, engineering changes, repairs, and spare tooling programs.
Partner with customers, mold suppliers, mold makers, and internal cross-functional teams throughout the tooling lifecycle.
Review component and part designs for manufacturability and provide DFM recommendations to improve quality, cycle time, and tooling performance.
Coordinate mold design reviews, tool trials, process optimization, qualification activities, and final customer approvals.
Support PFMEA/FMEA activities and tooling-related risk mitigation efforts.
Troubleshoot injection molding and tooling issues to improve reliability, performance, and product quality.
Develop tooling quotations, project schedules, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
Manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines and providing status updates to customers and leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tool life, process capability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
6+ years of experience managing injection mold tooling projects within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of plastic injection mold design, mold construction, and injection molding processes.
Hands-on experience qualifying complex, tight-tolerance, multi-cavity, and/or high-cavitation injection molds.
Experience with DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, process validation, and tooling qualification

*Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.*