Mold & Tooling Project Coordinator — Growth Path

Energy Jobline ZR; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to join its Tooling Division.

You will support the PM team with day-to-day activities, owning smaller mold build projects, and coordinating with Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaking, Quality, Sampling, Sales, and customers to ensure on-time delivery within budget. This role offers hands-on project coordination, exposure to design reviews, machining, EDM, and mold assembly, and a clear path toward advancement into a Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold building, toolmaking, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mold-building processes, including design review, machining, EDM, mold assembly, sampling and mold trials.
• Ability to read and review mold designs and engineering changes using CAD viewing software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow projects through to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and tracking plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds, and component projects.
• Support schedules for design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components, and final approval.
• Manage smaller component build projects or assigned portions of larger mold builds.
• Monitor daily project activity and follow up on open items.
• Prepare project status updates, action-item lists, and reports.
• Track milestones and communicate potential delays or issues.
• Evaluate impact of design changes on cost, timing, and mold performance.
• Help manage scope changes through formal change orders.
• Monitor project costs and resource utilization.
• Identify risks related to material availability, machine capacity, or staffing.
• Develop mitigation plans when issues arise.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, and delivery expectations to customers and internal teams.
• Address customer concerns related to mold functionality, sampling results, and delivery timelines.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Look for opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate project requirements and coordinate appropriate skills, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinate activities between Sales, Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaking, Quality, and Sampling.
• Work with outside suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding items.
• Help ensure projects meet customer specifications, drawings, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and ISO requirements.
• Support mold trials, sampling, and validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication, and overall execution.
• Learn and apply project management best practices in preparation for advancement into a Project Manager position.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

CAD viewing software

ERP/MRP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training/apprenticeship

Tools

CAD viewing software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to join its Tooling Division.

You will support the PM team with day-to-day activities, owning smaller mold build projects, and coordinating with Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaking, Quality, Sampling, Sales, and customers to ensure on-time delivery within budget. This role offers hands-on project coordination, exposure to design reviews, machining, EDM, and mold assembly, and a clear path toward advancement into a Project Manager role.