Tooling Engineer
Core
Specifies, sources, and approves new production injection mold tooling for automotive parts, managing complex multi-shot tooling from design through launch and production support.
Role type
Senior Tooling Engineer (Injection Molding)
Builds
Production injection molds (2-shot/3-shot rotary/index, family tools, valve/thermal/cold runner systems) for automotive parts
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Plastic injection molding
Required skills
Injection mold tooling design and sourcing, Multi-shot mold expertise (2-shot/3-shot), GD&T and mold drawing interpretation, SolidWorks proficiency, Tool shop management and negotiation, PPAP and APQP knowledge, Project management for concurrent tool builds
Preferred skills
Large press tooling (500+ tons), Mold flow analysis (Autodesk Moldflow), Offshore tool build management (China/Europe), Automotive Tier 1/2 supplier experience, Hands-on mold making background
Technologies
SolidWorks, Autodesk Moldflow, Injection molding presses (500-1300 tons)
Responsibilities
Review part designs for tooling feasibility and manufacturability, Develop tooling estimates and solicit/compare shop quotes, Lead tool design reviews and approve tool details, Set up and attend molding trials to drive corrections, Manage engineering changes and production tool troubleshooting, Track tooling spend against budgets and report status
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC