Tooling Engineer

Cpl; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in Wicklow, Ireland is seeking a Mold & Tooling Process Engineer to lead mold and tooling development, define project scope, capital needs, timelines and cost estimates for new products and process changes. You will specify equipment and suppliers, manage vendor contracts, lead qualification and validation, and plan tooling implementation for plastic injection and high-cavitation tooling.

Strong documentation and DFm focus are essential for cost-effective, high-quality designs aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 4-year Tool and Die apprenticeship with 5+ years bench experience
• Equivalent background accepted
• Project management: scheduling and resource forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead mold and tooling development with project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates
• Specify equipment, fixtures, and suppliers for new or updated processes
• Negotiate vendor contracts, pricing discounts, warranties, service agreements, and payment terms
• Lead molding qualification and validation for new products, process changes, and transfers
• Develop tooling quotes, schedules, and budgets and report status across departments
• Plan, design, and implement plastic injection and high-cavitation tooling processes for launches and ongoing production
• Deliver DFMs that meet customer specs with input on component design and standardization
• Provide technical support to resolve production issues and apply fixes into tool revisions
• Maintain engineering notebook with ideas, sketches, and key discussions

Skills

Mold making

Process engineering

Project management

Tooling design

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tool and Die apprenticeship (4-year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JN -112026-561168

Mold & Tooling Process Engineer

Role

• New Process Development: Lead mold and tooling development by defining project needs, capital requirements (tooling and presses), timelines, and cost estimates.
• Equipment & Supplier Selection: Specify equipment, fixtures, and suppliers for new or updated processes (e.g., scientific injection molding, optical inspection, and sheet metal).
• Vendor Contracting: Partner with Supply Chain Management to negotiate vendor contracts, pricing discounts, warranties, service agreements, and payment terms.
• Qualification & Validation: Lead molding qualification and validation for new products, process changes, and transfers.
• Project & Budget Management: Independently develop tooling quotes, schedules, and budgets, while communicating project status across departments.
• Tooling & Process Implementation: Plan, design, and implement plastic injection and high-cavitation tooling processes to support new product launches and ongoing production.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Deliver cost-effective, high-quality designs that meet customer specs, incorporating input on component design, press configuration, validation, and standardization.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Provide technical support to resolve production issues, integrate fixes into tool revisions, and apply production SPC data to improve future designs.
• Engineering Documentation: Maintain accurate records of ideas, sketches, and key discussions in an approved Design Engineering notebook.

Requirements

• Degree Path: Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Engineering preferred), OR
• Apprenticeship Path: Completion of an accredited four-year Tool and Die apprenticeship program with a minimum of 5 years of experience on the bench, achieving the status of Class A Journeyman, OR
• Equivalent Background: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Project Management: Proven project management skills, including scheduling and resource allocation forecasting.

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of the mold-making process from start to finish, with hands-on experience managing the process.
• Familiarity with all aspects of molding plastics and sheet metal parts.
• Strong knowledge in troubleshooting mold and die issues.
• Proficiency in personal computers, email, and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Please note, if you are an applicant from outside the EU, you must be eligible for employment in Ireland and holding the relevant and necessary work permit.