Plastics Tooling Engineer — DOE & Molding Leader

Weiss-Aug Co.; Fairfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts (HAS)

Job summary

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing and innovation, invites a Plastics Process Molding Tooling Engineer to join our Molding Department at the Fairfield, NJ facility. You will design, develop, and optimize molding processes for high-tolerance plastic parts, ensuring requirements meet customer specs while controlling costs and maintaining a clean, safe production environment.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in DOE, mold tooling, and

Qualifications

• BSME or Plastics related degree required.
• At least 5 years’ experience with plastic process development of high tolerance plastic parts.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering grade plastics as it relates to plastic processing.
• Advanced knowledge of Mold tooling required
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) as it relates to plastic processing.
• Scientific molding expertise: Master Molder preferred
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a driven self-starter with the ability to multi-task and set priorities with little supervision
• Must be a team player with the ability to interact effectively across departments
• Must have good Windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• ISO/QS/TS knowledge preferred
• Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform DOE on all new tooling programs to establish the optimum molding/manufacturing process.
• Create and maintain all process and/or manufacturing related documentation.
• Supervise Molding Technicians and Process Engineers and assist Quality personnel with any process and/or manufacturing related issues.
• Be a Leader of the Molding Department’s Continuous Improvement Team.
• Participate as a member of the new program development/quoting team.
• Participate as a member of the APQP Project team as it relates to Molding Tooling.
• Participate in all ISO/QS/TS internal and external audits related to the Molding department.
• Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company.
• Assist in design and fabrication for new mold tooling and identify needed molding technologies (equipment/sensors) to advance capabilities.

Skills

DOE

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BSME or Plastics related degree

Tools

Mold tooling

ISO/QS/TS knowledge

Job description

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing and innovation, invites a Plastics Process Molding Tooling Engineer to join our Molding Department at the Fairfield, NJ facility. You will design, develop, and optimize molding processes for high-tolerance plastic parts, ensuring requirements meet customer specs while controlling costs and maintaining a clean, safe production environment.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in DOE, mold tooling, and