Boost Tooling Engineer

AptarGroup, Inc.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus plan

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Vacation

Medical, dental, vision

Life, disability

Pet insurance

Wellness plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Aptar is seeking a Boost Tooling Engineer for the Lincolnton, NC site. You will be the plant expert for mold design, tooling systems, and injection molding tooling maintenance, providing technical leadership across manufacturing, tooling, and NPD to drive efficiency and innovation.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering Technology or related field, 5+ years in injection mold design/manufacturing, strong CAD skills, and knowledge of OSHA/FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in injection mold design and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Design of Experiments preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in tool repair, engineering changes, and process issues related to tooling design.
• Lead root cause analysis of tooling-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Design, develop, and implement new tooling solutions to support product development and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through tooling innovation, cost reduction, and performance optimization.
• Lead procurement activities for new and refurbished molds including vendor selection and development.
• Manage tooling projects to ensure product quality, timeline adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to influence mold design from a manufacturability and maintenance perspective.
• Support toolroom activities and oversee implementation of tooling modifications and upgrades.
• Evaluate production issues and coordinate with process, maintenance, and automation teams for short- and long-term solutions.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as required (up to 5%).

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Strong communication and interpersonal

Experience with Lean Manufacturing

Design of Experiments experience

Education

BS Degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's new with Aptar

The Boost Tooling Engineer is the plant expert on mold design, part design, and injection molding tooling systems. This role is responsible for the maintenance, performance, design, and implementation of new and existing molds at the Lincolnton site. Provides technical leadership and support across manufacturing, tooling, and new product development to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

This is how your journey begins

• Provide technical assistance in tool repair, engineering changes, and process issues related to tooling design.
• Lead root cause analysis of tooling-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Design, develop, and implement new tooling solutions to support product development and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through tooling innovation, cost reduction, and performance optimization.
• Lead procurement activities for new and refurbished molds including vendor selection and development.
• Manage tooling projects to ensure product quality, timeline adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to influence mold design from a manufacturability and maintenance perspective.
• Support toolroom activities and oversee implementation of tooling modifications and upgrades.
• Evaluate production issues and coordinate with process, maintenance, and automation teams for short- and long-term solutions.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as required (up to 5%).

What we offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

What will you bring in the journey

• BS Degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in injection mold design and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and process capability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Design of Experiments preferred.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.