What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Engineer position at Pure Fishing?
Position Summary
As a Plastics Tooling Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement solutions to support the production of plastic parts. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will create and optimize tools and molds for injection molding processes. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and safety by designing and refining high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions. To succeed, you’ll need a strong understanding of blueprints, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. Ultimately, your work will ensure that manufacturing tools and equipment are efficient, reliable, and support high-quality production.
What will you do:
As a Plastics Tooling Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement solutions to support the production of plastic parts. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will create and optimize tools and molds for injection molding processes. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and safety by designing and refining high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions. To succeed, you’ll need a strong understanding of blueprints, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. Ultimately, your work will ensure that manufacturing tools and equipment are efficient, reliable, and support high-quality production.
What will you do:
- Design and develop tooling solutions for plastic parts production, considering factors such as material properties, part design, and production requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets project specifications and quality standards.
- Optimize existing tool designs for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct tests and evaluations to validate tooling performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide technical support and expertise to troubleshoot tooling issues during production.
- Stay current on industry trends and advancements in plastics tooling technology to drive continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in CAD Software: Strong skills in software like SolidWorks, or AutoCAD for designing tools, molds, and fixtures.
- Blueprint and Technical Drawing Expertise: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Understanding of Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of injection molding, CNC machining, casting, and other relevant manufacturing methods.
- Material Knowledge: Familiarity with materials used in tooling, such as steel, aluminum, and various plastics, and how they perform under different conditions.
- Proficiency in CAD Software: Strong skills in software like SolidWorks, or AutoCAD for designing tools, molds, and fixtures.
- Blueprint and Technical Drawing Expertise: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Understanding of Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of injection molding, CNC machining, casting, and other relevant manufacturing methods.
- Material Knowledge: Familiarity with materials used in tooling, such as steel, aluminum, and various plastics, and how they perform under different conditions.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and identify effective solutions.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for identifying potential issues in designs, materials, and processes before they affect production.
- Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, quality control) and communicate complex technical information clearly.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and identify effective solutions.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for identifying potential issues in designs, materials, and processes before they affect production.
- Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, quality control) and communicate complex technical information clearly.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in tooling design and development, specifically in plastics manufacturing.
- Proficiency in CATIA software for designing tooling and molds.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
- 10-20% travel may be required to other site locations, vendors, suppliers, etc.
