AMG Tooling Engineer

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton Corporation seeks an AMG Tooling Engineer to optimize high-risk injection molding projects from quote to PPAP. You will research and implement mold tooling for new materials, develop vendor relationships, and collaborate across functions to ensure production readiness while upholding quality and EHS&S standards.

The role requires evaluating mold designs, leading tool development, and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; seven+ years of mold manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience with plastic injection molding processes and mold materials.
• Ability to travel 2-4 times per year; proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with tool vendors for mold manufacturing.
• Obtain quotes for mold and related equipment for production.
• Document mold info for team use and project handoffs.
• Lead mold development if awarded; mentor team members.
• Initiate flow analysis to ensure proper mold design for balance and cycle time.
• Collaborate with material/process/quality engineers to optimize systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mold design

FEA analysis

Cross-functional

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Moldmaking experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Mold Manufacturing Manager, the AMG Tooling Engineer is responsible for ensuring higher-risk injection molding projects, from quote through PPAP, are optimized for production. Responsibilities include researching and putting into practice mold tooling for new and different materials or processes. Includes developing relationships with vendors that have technical expertise in related field and obtaining technical information as well as mold quotes. This role will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop new sales opportunities and establish a robust manufacturing process. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS&S certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Develop relationship with tool vendors that have expertise in manufacturing molds for related products
• Obtain quotes for mold and related secondary equipment necessary for producing product
• Document all necessary mold manufacturing information to relay to team members
• Oversee mold development if project is awarded and work with team members to provide guidance and mentoring
• Initiate and review flow analysis reports to ensure proper mold design for balance and cycle time
• Collaborate with material engineers, process engineers and quality engineers to ensure systems and processes are optimized
• Lead onboarding activities for new tooling vendors
• Travel to tooling vendors to evaluate mold building capabilities
• Evaluate product design for moldability
• Assist in troubleshooting injection molding issues with team members to introduce projects into production within acceptable OEE
• Evaluate needs for mold pressure and temperature sensing, EOAT, vision or other inspection systems. Work with process engineering, automation, IEs, maintenance and other team members to implement appropriate strategies for maximizing OEE.
• Review final mold design and file related information related to mold build
• Create technical purchase order and issue purchase order for construction of mold
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Assist in Maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality Management System and ISO 14001 certification by supporting: Corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Key Competencies

• Must be proficient in Solidworks design software or similar mold design software
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for plastic injection molds and tolerances associated with features of molds
• Knowledge of melt delivery systems and the appropriate application for products
• Ability to recommend mold materials and coatings for overcoming issues in molding process
• Ability to recommend when FEA analysis is needed and to interpret the analysis correctly
• Interpret shear-induced flow groups and recommend necessary actions for correction
• Problem solving skills to analyze complex issues and develop plan for addressing problem
• Effective communication skills to relay technical information to customers and internal team members. Be a mentor when and where needed.
• Have and maintain a teachable point of view and an ability to help others learn
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred. Alternatives include some combination of Associate degree in moldmaking, seven or more years of related
• experience in mold manufacturing and engineering, and demonstrated progressive learning and responsibility.
• Five or more years experience in plastic injection molding
• Understanding of different plastic materials and their characteristics
• Capable and willing to travel 2 - 4 times per year.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft software and CAD software
• Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record along with adequate automobile insurance

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.