Tooling Engineer

SUMMARY : The Tooling Engineer will collaborate with team members to develop and improve product designs for Automotive / non-Automotive molded components. You are responsible for all phases of the mold build, from early tooling feasibility to start of production, and for the life of the project. You will assist the manufacturing plant with quality improvement and cost reduction projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES will include the following.

• Tool feasibility presentations
• Mold flow set-up and results analysis
• Tool tracking and reporting for current and new programs
• Provide support for all engineering changes including cost
• Manage all first sample try-outs, and provide processing input
• Engage in continuous improvement opportunities as required.
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping (5S) and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : This position requires a minimum of five years’ experience working as a Mold Tool Maker for automotive parts. Experience in Molding design / building is an absolute requirement.

Good computer skills in Microsoft Software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook e-mail) is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk.  Occasionally bend, squat, reach, twist / turn and lift up to 10 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.