Tooling Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding)

Summary/Objective:

An injection molding tool designer creates and modifies 2D and 3D CAD models of injection molds, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements, while also providing technical support for manufacturing builds. Plastic Injection Molding experience required.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and detail injection molds using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) based on customer specifications and part models.

Create manufacturing drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and other engineering documentation to support the mold building process.

Ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective to manufacture, providing technical input and recommendations for design modifications.

Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues that arise during the mold building process.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mold design and manufacturing processes.

Work closely with engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes.

Assist in the repair, installation, and maintenance of injection molds.

Assist in quoting exercises for new mold and repairs of existing molds

Proficiency in using Moldflow software

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding tool design, with a solid understanding of mold-making process.

Skills Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency with CAD Software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)

Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes, tooling, and material properties.

Knowledge of plastic injection molding machine functions and set up.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address mold design challenges and production issues.

High attention to detail, accuracy and precision in designing and documenting molds.

Work Environment:

Office setting (Can be hybrid once settled in)

Manufacturing floor environments

Controlled temperature environments

Travel:

Up to 10%