Sr. Tooling Engineer
A full service custom commercial plastics molding company is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth and in need of a Sr. Tooling Engineer who will deliver qualified tooling for all assigned projects within cost, quality, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet or exceed customer expectations of tooling conception to production launch
- Oversee the design and construction of all required tooling for assigned projects within budgets while maintaining company standards, policies, and procedures
- Lead & manage activities associated with Design for Manufacturability of customer tools
- Review, recommend, and solicit quotes for all new projects requiring tooling with the most efficient and economical costs while maintaining company policies, timelines, and philosophies
- Manage and strengthen company tooling supplier database to ensure all suppliers meet or exceed company goals and objectives
- Continually keeping abreast of all new technologies and methods of mold design and construction as they relate to company philosophies
- Lead & manage all tooling project elements, including technical risks ensuring they adhere to ISO 9001 policies and company internal stage gate procedures
- Meet or exceed customer expectations from conception to production launch
- Enhance customer perception through showcasing technical expertise & value-added activities
- Provide technical input in the estimating function for part cost, tooling and revisions
- Communicate as needed with customers consisting of; technical, schedule, costs and risks
- Provide communication and technical support to the cross functional team internally on all tooling projects
- Provide weekly updates on all tool engineering metrics
- Support defined customer base
- Travel as required to support and meet the needs of our customers and suppliers
- Continuously looking for ways to improve the customer experience
- Performs all other assignments as required
Qualities for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Injection Mold tooling design and construction techniques.OR 7-10 years progressive job experience, in plastic injection molding industry including at least five years of Injection Mold tooling experience.
- Industry experience working with Injection, Multi Nozzle Structural Foam, Gas Assist, Structural Web, Injection Foam, 2-Shot processes is preferred.
- Working knowledge in
- 3D CAD program: preferred Solid Works/Creo
- Microsoft Office Programs
- MoldFlow / MoldCool / MoldWarp software
- Tool Design guidelines & best practices
- Experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques.
- Self-motivated individual who can make decisions.
- Experience with good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives/programs, specific to ISO standards.
- Ability to visualize and specify complex mold design criteria
Apply now for immediate consideration! If you have any questions or are interested in the other positions we are currently looking to fill, please reach out confidentially at 605-937-5578 or Jason.Spence@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
