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Tooling EngineerMidland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC • Lexington, KY, US
Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC • Lexington, KY, US
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Overview

Tooling Engineer opportunity with a fast-growing company (sales over $400 million) where the primary function is leading mold development and mold maintenance using cross-functional initiatives within Engineering, Manufacturing, and external vendors to construct high-performance molds for current and future product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mold development and mold maintenance using cross-functional initiatives within Engineering, Manufacturing, and external vendors to construct high-performance molds for all current and future product lines.
  • Research technologies for enhanced mold repair, maintenance, and construction of new and existing molds to ensure improved performance.
  • Directly troubleshoot mold problems.
  • Collaborate with engineering to ensure new and existing product designs are moldable; 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 introduce alternative methods, materials, and equipment to manufacturing to improve molds and mold maintenance.
  • Travel is a critical part of this role and can be every week depending on the situation.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years' experience in the Injection molding industry with focus on tool design.
  • Direct hands-on experience in mold design and construction.
  • Highly proficient with 3D modeling software and Moldflow analyses.
  • Background in working with various mold materials and metal types.
  • Advanced experience in both cold runner and hot runner manifold systems.
  • Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving 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 the company.
  • Proficient in presentations, technical reports, and situational analysis.
  • Good working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and related processes.
  • Background in working with various polymers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel, with travel as a regular part of this role.
  • Base pay range

    $100,000.00 / yr - $140,000.00 / yr

    Contact / Application

  • Direct message the job poster from Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC.
  • Recruiter : Plastics & Rubber Recruiter at Midland Marvel Recruiters
  • Email : reliason@midland-marvelrecruiters.com
  • Phone : (440) 971-0683
  • Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
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