Tooling Engineer Lead
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We seek a selfdriven highly motivated engineer with a strong background in Mold design and other plastic forming technologies. This candidate will manage the Mold development procurement and validation and ensure that we are taking advantage of the best and most innovative technologies available to design produce and maintain Molds.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and implementing tooling strategies to support production goals.
- Manage new tool construction projects.
- Collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient tooling design and implementation.
- Manage the tooling repair department.
- Monitoring tooling performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Designing and developing new tooling fixtures and gages to support production activities.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for all tooling and processes.
- Analysing data to identify areas for improvement and making recommendations.
- Collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability of tooling.
- Research technologies for enhanced Mold repair maintenance and construction of new and existing Molds and ensure improved performance.
- Collaborate with engineering to assure new and existing product and tool designs are moldable and suggest design changes or alternative processes.
- Proactively seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement by researching new technologies for improvements to product Molds materials and manufacturing.
- Collaborate with vendors to bring alternative methods materials and equipment to manufacturing to improve Molds and Mold maintenance.
- Assist manufacturing in process improvement.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 15 years experience in the Injection molding industry with focus on tool design.
- 10 years in supervisory and management capacity.
- Strong project management skills.
- Direct handson experience in Mold design and construction is a must.
- Proficient with 3D modelling software.
- Ability to read and interpret Moldflow analyses.
- Background in working with various Mold material and metal types.
- Advanced experience in both cold runner and hot runner manifold systems.
- Strong analytical creativity and problemsolving skills.
- Experience collaborating with teams of engineers and technicians.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and superior interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of personnel and contacts within and outside IWT.
- Proficient in presentations technical reports and situational analysis.
- Good working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes including injection molding extrusion blow Mold thermoform and others.
- Background in working with various polymers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Travel is a critical part of this role and can be every week depending on situation.
MUST HAVE
- A bachelor s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 15 years experience in the Injection molding industry with focus on tool design.
- 10 years in supervisory and management capacity.
- Strong project management skills.
- Direct handson experience in Mold design and construction is a must.
- Experience with 3D modelling software.
- Ability to read and interpret Moldflow analyses.
- Experience in working with various Mold material and metal types.
- Advanced experience in both cold runner and hot runner manifold systems.
- Experience collaborating with teams of engineers and technicians.
- Experience of plastics manufacturing processes including injection molding extrusion blow Mold thermoform and others.
- Experience in working with various polymers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Travel is a critical part of this role and can be every week depending on situation.
Must have: Hands-on experience with repairing, maintaining, and replacing complex mechanical and electrical equipment components. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with semiconductor manufacturing equipment Proficiency with electronic testing tools for diagnostics and repairs. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, explain technical issues, and provide training on equipment usage and maintenance. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice, with a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Nice to have: Familiarity with Linux for operating and troubleshooting system equipment. Additional technical experience in specialized fields like optics, lasers, or robotics can provide extra value. Expertise in precision mechanical work, especially if related to fine adjustments or calibrations in equipment. Previous experience in providing technical support to customers or managing customer-facing roles. Prior experience working in cleanrooms with full protective gear (facemask, gloves, safety glasses).
Education
Bachelor s degree
Employment Type
Full Time
