Boost Tooling Engineer

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Aptar Italia S.P.A. seeks a Boost Tooling Engineer for its Lincolnton, NC site. This position involves providing technical leadership, managing tooling projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for injection molding systems.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering Technology, a minimum of 5 years of injection mold design experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD software. Aptar offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in injection mold design and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in tool repair and engineering changes.
• Design and implement new tooling solutions for manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage tooling projects ensuring product quality and timeline adherence.

Skills

Injection mold design

3D CAD software proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge of OSHA and FDA regulations

Education

BS Degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline

Job description

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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: Concord