Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an Injection Mold Tooling Engineer for a full-time, direct-hire role offering $110k-$130k per year.

You will lead finish tooling projects, track timing and budgets, and contribute to Process Flow Diagrams and FMEA for new tooling.

You’ll ensure prototype samples are PPAP-ready, support molding operations on the floor, and collaborate with CAD teams and vendors to improve tooling efficiency, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain finish tooling project timing, cost and budget tracking and project files.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams and Failure Mode Effect Analysis for new finish tooling and related equipment.
• Ensure part samples are off of new or prototype tooling for PPAP on time for submission to Quality Assurance Department.
• Support production by reviewing molding issues on the floor and recommending quick restoration actions.
• Identify enhancements in new molding equipment for cost savings, quality, safety and ergonomics; troubleshoot tooling issues and verify conformance to specs.

Job description

Injection Mold Tooling Engineer, Full time, Direct hire

110-130K

• Responsible for maintaining new finish tooling project timing, cost and budget tracking and project files. Participate in the creation of Process Flow Diagrams and Failure Mode Effect Analysis for new finish tooling and related equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring part samples are off of new or prototype tooling for PPAP on time for

submission to Quality Assurance Department.

• Contribute to product design during the development stage to ensure that the end result not only meets the customer’s functional and aesthetic requirements, but lends itself to reasonable production methods.
• Must support production, if issues arise with a Molding operation on the floor, need to be able to review the situation and make recommendations on how to get the cell back up and running as soon as possible.
• Identify and pursue potential enhancements in new molding equipment that would result in cost savings, quality, safety and ergonomic improvements. Troubleshoot quality and processing concerns with new mold tooling and equipment, then implement correction action. Inspect and verify incoming mold tooling and equipment to ensure they meet original build specifications.
• Provides input for selection of Mold vendor to support the startup of prototype or production tools.
• Work with designers and CAD pool to specify, recommend and verify product design data for accuracy and validity. Work with this group to specify and implement data exchange between our facility and our tooling vendors.
• Supports the Quality Management System for the facility
• Participates in and support the Environmental Management system for the facility.

May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description. Performs other related duties.