Corporate Tooling Engineer

Guided Search Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an experienced tooling specialist to support mold repair and new mold builds. This role involves technical troubleshooting and collaboration with production teams to enhance tooling capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in injection mold repair and experience with SolidWorks. The position offers visibility and a chance to influence production growth across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in injection mold repair and rebuild.
• Experience with mold components, runners, manifolds, and gates.
• Ability to diagnose tooling vs. process issues.

Responsibilities

• Support mold repair, rebuild, and new mold builds across multiple facilities.
• Lead corrective actions and technical troubleshooting on injection molds.
• Serve as a technical liaison between shop and molding operations.

Skills

Injection mold repair

Technical troubleshooting

SolidWorks design review

Process diagnostics

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Guided Search Partners (GSP) Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long-term Relationships. We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth—helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnered with a high-volume injection molding manufacturer investing heavily in new tooling, automation, and production expansion across multiple sites. This newly created role supports increased demand, new programs, and internal mold build capability. You’ll work across locations helping lead mold repair, rebuilds, and new tool efforts. Ideal for a hands‑on tooling expert who understands how molds truly function and enjoys being the technical bridge between the floor and the tool room.

What You’ll Do

Support mold repair, rebuild, and new mold builds across multiple facilities. Lead corrective actions and technical troubleshooting on injection molds and related components. Review designs and prints in SolidWorks and guide improvements. Partner with production and tool room teams to determine root cause, tooling vs. process. Serve as a technical liaison between shop and molding operations. Assist with training newer team members and standardizing repair practices.

Who You Are

You’re a mold and tooling specialist who understands how injection molds work in real production, not just on paper. You’re practical, direct, and comfortable leading technical conversations. You enjoy solving root problems, guiding repairs, and helping teams’ level up. You work well in fast‑paced, close‑knit technical groups.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Strong background in injection mold repair and rebuild
• Experience with mold components, runners, manifolds, and gates
• SolidWorks print review and mold design exposure preferred
• Knowledge of strip molds and complex core features
• Ability to diagnose tooling vs. process issues
• Training and technical mentoring capability
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Why This Role Matters

This role supports major production growth, new tooling programs, and increased automation. You’ll work closely with long‑tenured technical leadership and influence how tooling capability is built going forward. High visibility, practical impact, and long‑term runway.

Reporting Structure

• Reports into tool room leadership
• Works closely with mold build and production directors
• Supports multiple facilities through hybrid travel model (approx. 50% onsite)