Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Location: Travelers Rest, SC

Industry: Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturing

Status of Hire: Direct Placement; Permanent

Reports to: R&D Manager

Benefits: Medical (Employer Pays 60%-75% of the Premiums), Dental, Vision, 4 Weeks PTO, LTD, STD, and More

Summary: Our Client Is Seeking an Experienced, Action-Oriented, Hands-On Tooling Engineer To Assist in Sourcing Complex Plastic Injection Molds. The Tooling Engineer Sources Molds from Some of the Best Mold Makers in the World and Directs Mold Refurbishments from Competent Shops.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for Specification and Successful Procurement of Injection Mold Tooling Required for New Product Development Parts and Replacement Molds.
• Identify, Justify, and Implement Quality Improvement Projects To Improve the Performance and Consistency of Injection Molded Components.
• Identify, Justify, and Implement Cost-Reduction Projects To Reduce the Cost of Injection Molded Components.
• Develop New Tooling Constructions Technologies That Take the Company to the Next Level of Performance by Reducing Cost and Increasing Quality.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers, Process Engineers, and Quality Engineers To Develop and Improve Product Designs for Robust Injection Molded Components.
• In Addition to the Tooling Engineer's Responsibility, There Will Be Special Projects Assigned. These Projects Will Not Necessarily Involve Managing a Mold Project but Other Types of Equipment or Processes. This Work Falls Under the Project Engineer Title.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BS Degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 10 Years of Hands-on Experience Involving Specification, Procurement, and Qualification of Molds for Injection Molded Components.
• Working Knowledge of Plastic and Elastomeric Materials.
• Proven Track Record of Developing Complex Mold Tooling To Produce High-Quality, Low-Cost, High-Volume Components.
• Proficient in the Use of CAD (SolidWorks) and Mold Flow Analysis.
• Experience with High Cavitation Direct Gated Molds (32 Cavities or Higher).
• Experience in Managing Complex Development Programs with Overseas Tooling Vendors.
• Supervisory Experience.
• Service-Oriented, I'll-Figure-It-Out, Action-Oriented Attitude, Good Communication Skills.
• Demonstrated Experience in Achieving Results in Areas of Responsibility Described Above.
• Manage Tool Design, Fabrication, Process Development, and Qualification at the Supplier.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Proficient in the Use of Microsoft Office Applications (Work, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Ability To Perform Financial Analysis and Cost Justifications.
• Well Organized, Enthusiastic, High Energy, Strong Work Ethic.
• Able to Travel to Qualify Tooling at Any Location in the World, USA or Overseas.

Must Be Authorized to Work in the United States, Client Is Not Able To Offer Sponsorship At This Time

Must Be Able to Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Check To Be Eligible for Hire

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer That Recognizes the Value of a Diverse Workforce. All Qualified Individuals Will Receive Consideration for Employment Without Regard to Race, Color, Age, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, or Any Other Criteria Protected by Governing Law.