Tooling Engineer

Job Description

Salary: $100k - $120k Annually Starting

Position Title: Tooling Engineer

Reports To: Tooling Manager

Department: Engineering

Direct Reports (if applicable): N/A

Summary

The Tooling Engineer will report to the Tooling Manager and will be responsible for the management of new tooling projects, tool repairs, and tool improvements by working closely with the Tool Design Engineers and Tool Shop.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Focus on continuous improvement and sustainability of new and existing tooling, equipment, and processes within the manufacturing team

Evaluate and analyze new part designs to determine tooling and molding feasibility and the most cost-effective method of producing the part and define tooling requirements. Prepare preliminary CAD tooling layouts and assures the optimal return on tooling investment

Maintains internal tooling standards and implements best practices (including designs, components, spare parts, etc.)

Troubleshoots production issues related to tool trails along with the tool design engineers

Participates in design reviews to challenge tooling designs, provide direction related to new launch tooling, and attends onsite/offsite (vendor) sampling meetings

Familiarity/experience with moldflow

Handles texturing layout reviews and quoting

Writes requests for tooling quotes from vendors. Formats quote summaries form multiple vendors for internal review

Ensure that vendors adhere to budget and timing constraint son projects

Fosters relationships with new and existing tool shops for tooling work

Visits machine shops as needed to coordinate the repair and modification of tools

Provides leadership on tooling initiatives

Supports tool shop work as needed with the setup, review, or maintenance of tools

Coordinates sampling, metrology, and necessary modifications of new tools

Other responsibilities prescribed in managements sole discretion

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilties

years of hands-on tooling and tool design experience

3 years CAD Experience (NX strongly preferred)

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred

Logical thinking ability and a strong attention to detail

Proficient verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional organizational skills

Understanding of mold building, raw materials, equipment, and molding techniques

In-depth knowledge of injection molding principles and tooling debugging techniques

Ability to negotiate and understand the technical and financial aspects of each project

Ability to perform mold flow analysis a plus

Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement

Proficient computer skills (MS Office, IQMS, Outlook)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have flexible working schedule to support operations

Ability to travel locally up to 15% required

These may not be the only duties you will be required to perform. The requirements described here are representative and may vary from what is described. Pursuant to Company policy, accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the functions described herein. Nothing in this document alters your at will employment status and nothing herein establishes a contract for employment. This job description is subject to change at the sole discretion of management.Company Description

Our mission at Thermoflex manifests itself in both our dedication to our customers and to a sense of community within our company. Our design team conceptualizes products with the future of the automotive industry in mind. In addition, we strive to utilize state-of-the-art technological processes to manufacture value-added products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing to consumers. We realize that none of our success would be possible without our team of innovative and dedicated individuals. To this end, Thermoflex remains committed to providing a safe and positive work environment conducive to creativity and production.

Full-time