Tooling Engineer Technician

Tooling Engineer TechnicianThe Tooling Engineer Technician plays a key role in supporting the development, sourcing, and ongoing improvement of plastic injection mold tooling used in the production of our products. This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external tooling partners to ensure tooling designs meet performance, quality, and cost objectives. Responsibilities include coordinating tooling procurement, supporting design reviews, troubleshooting tooling issues, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across our tooling and manufacturing processes.You'll have an Associate's degree in Tool & Die or equivalent hands-on experience in plastic injection mold tooling. You bring at least 2 years of experience working with tooling design, manufacturing, or procurement in a plastics environment. You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office and CAD platforms such as SOLIDWORKS or Pro-E. Most importantly, you are a detail-oriented problem solver who takes ownership of challenges, collaborates well with cross-functional teams, and is motivated to improve processes, tooling performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency.You will INNOVATE by...Assisting the Tooling Engineer in validation of mold tool performance and procurement of tooling to cost, quality, and delivery targetsReviewing mold tool design and monitoring tool status to timelineResearching and investigating alternate mold tooling technologies that reduce lead-time and costAssisting mold department for in-house implementation, as requiredParticipating in plastic component design to ensure best practice for lowest cost toolingSoliciting ideas and strategies to reduce mold tooling procurement and production implementation lead-timeContributing to NPD processes improvementYou will EXPLORE byBeing responsible for the application of all applicable mold tool documentationSupporting the repair, rework, and servicing of existing tools with mold tool suppliers when requestedEnsuring team members are aware of targets and are actively supporting themSurfacing abnormalities to standards and implementing countermeasuresYou will PERFORM by...Maintaining storage and file maintenance of mold tool drawingsParticipating in department staff meetings and implementing initiativesSurfacing problems while using PDCA to solve problems and drive improvementsWe offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:Health, Dental, and Vision insuranceShort term & Long-term disability insurance401k with employer matchPaid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid HolidaysGenerous Profit-Sharing PlanTuition reimbursement & ScholarshipsDevelopment and Growth opportunitiesCasual work environment for all associatesState-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environmentAnd many more!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.