Senior Tooling Engineer

Inform3 Recruitment; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inform3 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead tooling development, design, validation and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing setting in West Dublin. You will manage tooling lifecycles, troubleshoot issues and drive cost-efficient, high-quality tooling solutions.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with injection mould tooling, strong problem-solving abilities and excellent cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a Senior Tooling Engineer or similar role.
• Strong toolmaking background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with injection mould tooling, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience within high-volume automotive, medical device, packaging or similar injection moulding environments.
• Proven hands-on problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.
• Experience with tooling validation and production handover.
• Strong professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Skilled in the use of machine and hand tools.
• High level of concentration and attention to detail, with a strong focus on safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of injection mould tooling, from design review and manufacture through to validation and production release.
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Lead and support tooling trials, first-off inspections and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable.
• Lead the technical development and introduction of injection mould tooling for new product launches.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Process Engineering teams to ensure reliable tool performance in high-volume production.
• Provide technical support to customers, including technical reviews, trials and problem-solving meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across tooling performance, cycle time, quality and cost.
• Maintain accurate tooling documentation, validation reports and change records.
• Work closely with tooling vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality and project timelines are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling activities comply with company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Tooling development

Tooling design

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Tools

Injection mould tooling

Job description

Job Title – Senior Tooling Engineer

Job Location – West Dublin

Salary – €80K - €100K(Dependent on Experience)

About the Company:

Inform3 are recruiting an experienced and proactive Senior Tooling Engineer to join our client’s fast-paced operation in West Co. Dublin.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in tooling development, ideally within medical device manufacturing or another highly regulated environment. With a strong background in tooling design, validation and cost estimation, you will support both new and existing tooling, drive continuous improvement, and act as a key technical link between customers, toolmakers and internal teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of injection mould tooling, from design review and manufacture through to validation and production release.
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Lead and support tooling trials, first-off inspections and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable.
• Lead the technical development and introduction of injection mould tooling for new product launches.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Process Engineering teams to ensure reliable tool performance in high-volume production.
• Provide technical support to customers, including technical reviews, trials and problem-solving meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across tooling performance, cycle time, quality and cost.
• Maintain accurate tooling documentation, validation reports and change records.
• Work closely with tooling vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality and project timelines are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling activities comply with company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience in a Senior Tooling Engineer or similar role.
• Strong toolmaking background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Solid knowledge of injection mould tooling, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience within high-volume automotive, medical device, packaging or similar injection moulding environments.
• Proven hands-on problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.
• Experience with tooling validation and production handover.
• Strong professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Skilled in the use of machine and hand tools.
• High level of concentration and attention to detail, with a strong focus on safe working practices.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán on 015 314 886.

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