Injection Molding & Tooling Engineer

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and qualify mold tools for production. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, and production to meet schedules and quality targets while guiding tooling teams through CAD analysis and tooling fabrication.

The role requires a high school diploma with toolmaking/die design training and at least 5 years of 2D/3D CAD experience using AutoCAD and NX; familiarity with Inventor and SolidWorks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and technical/vocational training in toolmaking or die design.
• 5 years of 2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD & NX preferred).
• Strong teamwork and communication in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Own mold/tool development and qualification projects at Cookeville plant; deliver cost-effective, high-quality tooling.
• Provide design support and liaise with engineering, quality, and production to align on goals and timelines.
• Read drawings and CAD models; guide tooling designers and shop personnel as needed.
• Identify risks and support project leads with mitigation and planning.

Skills

CAD modeling

2D CAD

3D CAD

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma + Toolmaking/Die Design training

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing optimum designed tooling and fixtures to support production and quality requirements as needed for scheduled delivery dates. The Tooling Engineer will also provide technical support to engineering, quality and production groups as required to achieve defined business goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Execution Ownership of Mold Tool Development and Qualification at the Cookeville Manufacturing Plant. This includes but is not limited to: All Mold Tooling required to produce a cost effective, high-quality product; Liaise with counterparts to ensure project alignment and deliver process updates; Work with external Tool Makers & departments to ensure cost, deliverables & timelines are met; Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to team members on the design and development of Parts and Tooling Track, delegate, and review work related to area of project responsibility; Responsible for the completion of assigned project deliverables within budgetary and scheduling guidelines; Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans with Project Leads and Management.

Clear & Effective Communication: Communicate, both verbal and written, to assure the larger group understands progress and timeline. Communicate technical details, ideas, and concepts to engineers and non-engineers at various locations.

Technical Expertise:

Working knowledge of the material properties and characteristics of various metals and plastics. Provide technical support and training for as needed. Read and interpret conceptual designs, drawings, blueprints, engineering models, utilizing CAD Software (Siemens NX & AutoCAD) Assist shop personnel in understanding the tool design drawing as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma and Technical and/or Vocational training in Toolmaking or Die Design required. Work Experience designing and making Plastic Injection Mold Tools 5 years of 2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD & NX preferred). Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced team environment. Good computer skills including Microsoft Office software.

What I am Looking for in this Position:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills. Self-Motivated / Driven. Ability to act quickly & make decisions. Strong Problem-Solving Abilities. Manufacturing Experience. Organization skills. 2D & 3D CAD modeling ability/experience. AutoCAD, NX, Inventor, Solidworks. Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint, PowerBI, …

Company Information:

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee is known for their world-leading M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.