Tooling Engineer
High school-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $79k (12 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Oversee vendor construction of injection molds, approve tool designs, and troubleshoot injection molding issues.
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Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Tool-room and vendor-management focus, not materials R&D; frequent international travel
Adjacent materials role:Evaluate product design for moldability; assist in troubleshooting injection molding problems; requires prior experience with plastic injection molding process
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
Title: Tooling Engineer Reports to: Tooling Manager Department: Tooling Engineering Job Summary: Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for assisting the Tooling Engineering Department in directing the manufacture of quality injection molding tools. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.
Essential Functions
Writing purchase orders stating mold building specifications. Writing requests for quotations for vendors. Assure that vendors keep within budget and timing constraints on projects. Evaluate and Approve injection molding tool design. Assure that vendors incorporate the approved design in injection molding tool construction. Keep a library of tool drawings. Travel to vendors to evaluate progress in injection molding tool construction. Travel to vendors to evaluate completed injection molding tool performance and product conformity. Evaluate product design as to moldability and simplification for moldability. Assist in troubleshooting injection molding problems.
Work with injection molding tool designs to assure the highest quality molding tools possible. Work with toolmakers to assure the highest quality injection molding tools possible. Other duties assigned: Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or in lieu of degree, three or more years of prior on-the-job experience. A good mechanical ability. Prior experience with plastic injection molding process. Knowledge of injection molding tools and injection molding tool construction. Knowledge of machine tools and how machine tools relate to injection mold tool construction. Knowledge of manufacturing best practices. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft software and CAD software. Organized; can meet deadlines. Ability to work non-standard hours to meet the needs of the customers. Ability to travel internationally.
Must have
a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate automobile insurance.
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