Plastics Tooling Engineer
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Title: Plastics Tooling Project EngineerLocation: Oshkosh WISalary Range: $110k-$130k w/ BonusJoin a dynamic plastics manufacturing organization in Oshkosh, WI, as a FullTime Tooling Project Engineer. This onsite role offers handson involvement with advanced tooling technologies and the opportunity to collaborate with a team focused on innovation, precision, and continuous improvement. You'll contribute directly to tooling development projects that shape the future of highperformance manufacturing.This position strengthens both your technical capabilities and your project management skills within a supportive, fastpaced environment. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off.About the CompanyWe are a leading plastics manufacturer committed to engineering excellence and innovative problemsolving. Our teams leverage modern processes, advanced software, and strong customer partnerships to deliver highquality molded components. We prioritize professional development, competitive compensation, and a balanced worklife culture.Role OverviewAs a Tooling Project Engineer, you will oversee tooling projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and ontime delivery. You'll collaborate with crossfunctional teams, manage timelines, and support tooling design, fabrication, and optimization.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop project plans, timelines, and tooling requirementsOversee tooling design, fabrication, and validationConduct inspections to ensure tooling meets quality and performance standardsTroubleshoot tooling and process issues; implement corrective actionsCommunicate project updates to internal teams and stakeholdersAnalyze tooling performance data to drive improvementsSupport continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and manufacturing processesQualificationsPlastics injection molding experience required5+ years of experience in tooling, engineering, or related manufacturing rolesProficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)Familiarity with project management tools and methodologiesStrong analytical and problemsolving skillsEffective communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilitiesProactive approach to troubleshooting and quality improvement