Tooling Engineer Lead

Position Overview:
Our Client is looking for a self-driven and highly motivated Tooling Engineer Lead to oversee tooling strategies, mold development, and the procurement and validation of molds for large-scale manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in the injection molding industry with a strong focus on mold design and tool construction. This senior-level position will be responsible for managing tooling projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring the use of innovative technologies in mold development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tooling strategies that align with production goals.
• Lead and manage new tool construction projects, ensuring efficient design and implementation.
• Oversee the tooling repair department, ensuring timely maintenance and performance optimization.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gages for production processes, ensuring compatibility with high-tonnage presses and advanced equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling for large-scale machinery operations.
• Monitor tooling performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for tooling processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure tooling reliability and quality.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve mold performance, maintenance, and construction.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure product designs are moldable and suggest design improvements or alternative processes.
• Proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement in tooling and mold technologies.
• Assist with process improvement in manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in the injection molding industry, with a focus on tool design and mold construction.
• 10+ years in a supervisory and management capacity.
• Experience working with large-scale machinery, including high-tonnage presses.
• Hands-on experience in mold design and construction.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
• Ability to read and interpret Moldflow analyses.
• Experience with cold runner and hot runner manifold systems.
• Background in plastics manufacturing processes including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex tooling projects.
• Ability to travel regularly, including weekly travel as required.

Benefits

Additional Information:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health & wellness benefits, paid time off, and 401(K) matching.
• Opportunity for career advancement and development in a dynamic and growing organization.
• Relocation Assistance