Tooling Engineer
Core
Design and maintain injection molding tooling and processes for plastic automotive parts, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing and cost optimization.
Role type
Senior Tooling Engineer (Injection Molding)
Builds
Plastic injection molds, tooling, and manufacturing processes for automotive components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Injection molding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: physical tooling and manufacturing processes)
Required skills
Injection molding process knowledge, Moldflow analysis, CAD/CAM (Autocad, Catia, Solidworks), Tool construction (EDM, machining, grinding, texturing), Design for manufacturing, FMEA, Process window definition
Preferred skills
Lean & continuous improvement methodologies, Global coordination of mold concepts, Supplier evaluation and training
Technologies
Autocad, Catia, Solidworks, Moldflow
Responsibilities
Lead tooling design and approval per Valeo standards; Analyze Moldflow simulation results and define molding process windows; Manage technical part and mold tuning loops from Off Tool to Initial samples; Support R&D CAD designers on plastic part engineering; Investigate design-to-cost solutions to simplify machining and optimize molding conditions; Establish request for quotations with preliminary mold design and cost/timing estimation; Validate 3D mold designs for layout and acceptance; Evaluate toolmakers and teach Valeo standards; Capitalize production feedback to initiate corrective and preventive actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
