Tooling Specialist (Injection Molding)

Job Description:

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role:

Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a Tooling Liaison to join our team.

The Tooling Liaison serves as the critical link between Tooling, Design Engineering, and Entegris’ internal and external customers. This role ensures seamless collaboration, drives innovation, and supports revenue growth by managing tooling projects, vendor relationships, and technical problem-solving. The Tooling Liaison oversees outsourced tooling work, manages regional vendor supply bases, and maintains performance metrics to ensure quality and efficiency.

This position will work Monday-Friday days.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with management, engineering, mold design, and processing teams to develop high-quality tooling that meets customer needs.
• Respond promptly to internal customer requests for technical support and information.
• Prepare and distribute CAD models, engineering drawings, and RFQ sheets to qualified tooling vendors.
• Maintain a competitive quoting process and accurate documentation.
• Award projects to vendors based on competency, lead time, and cost; facilitate purchase requisitions and contracts.
• Act as a consultant to other Entegris teams, including manufacturing, product management, and product development.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve mold quality and reduce downtime.
• Manage tooling quotes for internal and external builds and serve as the primary contact throughout the build process.
• Maintain a global database of approved tooling vendors and track performance metrics to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute decision matrices for tooling placement based on complexity, size, and lead time.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Export regulations and Entegris IP guidelines.
• Create and communicate delivery schedules for outsourced tooling projects; monitor progress to meet lead-time, quality, and cost targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally supports tooling builds.

What We Seek:

• Minimum 10 years of experience with plastic injection molds and processing.
• Hands-on experience in mold assembly and debugging.
• Experience and knowledge of all modern CNC toolroom machines.
• Working knowledge of Creo and SolidWorks for design reviews and design investigation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Commitment to safety in design and operations.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global business environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk during shifts, and visually inspect for quality defects.

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation is $90,000-$125.000 annually (based on experience)
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that's all yours - no vesting!
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you're happy and healthy.
• 3 weeks of vacation - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
• 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 need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.