What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastics Tooling Engineer position at RLE International?
Company Information:
RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the worlds leading engineering and consultation service providers to the international mobility and energy industries. On the basis of our engineering development and methodological expertise, we lay claim to thirty years of experience in creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers. RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services; supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions around the world. Locations in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and China allow us to remain close to our customers. Our 2,100 employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development.
RLE International USA has several exciting roles for Plastics Tooling Engineers located at our customer in Southfield, MI.
**Job Summary:**
As a Plastics Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing tooling solutions to support the production of plastic parts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize tools and molds for injection molding processes.
**Qualifications:**
- 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.
**Responsibilities:**
- 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.
