Global Tooling Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Global Tooling Engineer for Medical and non-Medical tooling programs. This person will quote and select Vendors for tool build then provide knowledgeable input to the design, track mold build, and provide objective evidence and document the evidence. In addition, this person will be responsible for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)/T0 and tune the mold to meet the specifications of the part print. Transitioning the mold to production is to be smooth and thorough.

Knowledge | Experience | Skills:

A two-year degree in an Engineering field is required. A four-year Degree is a plus. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in plastics industry with emphasis on mold/part design. Injection molding process knowledge, Mechanical aptitude, leadership, and Project Management skills are required along with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Above average computer experience with advanced skills in mold and part design/drawings desired. Medical Molding experience (PFMEA,FAT, IQ,OQ,PQ) is a big plus.

Essential Skills, Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility will be to drive the build and tuning of Medical and non-medical Molds (through Design, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, Control plans) and therefore good documentation practices are required.

Positively interacts and communicates with customers, suppliers, and operational personnel to achieve business objectives and assists with product/mold design solutions. Drives tool design, oversees tool build, collaborates well with customers, tool shops, and site personnel.

Particularly good at understanding if the plastic or steel tolerances are appropriate, Knows GD&T, CTQs and other dimension categories and can troubleshoot measurement and validation of said dimensions.

Strong in statistical techniques for analyzing data.

Familiar with medical manufacturing, part sterilization, post molding operations, and Design of Experiments and has hands on experience in all areas mentioned.

Has deep knowledge of at least a dozen materials and can cite the advantages and dis-advantage of each material. (Examples include –PC, PE, PP, ABS, TPE, PET, PVC, Silicones, Blends, filled materials, additives, colorants, moisture measurement, etc.)

Has good PC skills and is above average with MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Candidate should have at least average CAD skills, be comfortable leading a design review and be comfortable with the model manipulation portion of Mold design reviews.

Understands how to match a tool with a machine, EOAT, class 101 molds, assisting in the assembly, dis-assembly, maintenance, and improvement of tooling.

Skilled in Design for Molding and manufacturing and comfortable delivering hard hitting DFM feedback of design and drawing specifications without offending the customer.

Understands SIM, the importance of cavity-to-cavity balance and the processing of Injection molds.

Supports tooling and production engineering, problem identification, troubleshooting, resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.

Must be able to travel up to 60% internationally and domestically.

Good at collaborating with large teams and holds themselves, the project team, and vendors to a very high standard.

Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.