Senior Launch Tooling Engineer (Automotive)

International Automotive Components; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Three Weeks Vacation

401(k) Match up to 4%

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Holiday plant shutdown & events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth Opportunities within a全球

Exposure to Advanced ManufacturingTech

Job summary

International Automotive Components seeks a Launch Tooling Engineer to drive tooling development from concept through production in our Texas facility. You will coordinate design reviews, validate tooling readiness, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to meet launch milestones.

The role requires strong knowledge of injection molds, APQP/PPAP processes, and tooling validation, with hands-on leadership in optimization, spare planning, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–8 years of tooling, molding, manufacturing engineering, or launch engineering in an automotive environment.
• Experience managing tooling development and implementation for new product launches.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molds, tooling systems, and validation requirements.
• Experience working with tooling suppliers, mold makers, machine builders, and production teams.
• Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, launch management, and automotive quality systems.
• Experience with tooling troubleshooting, process optimization, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with tooling maintenance strategies and lifecycle management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling activities for new program launches from concept through production implementation.
• Coordinate tooling design reviews, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and supplier communications.
• Manage tooling timelines, launch milestones, and program deliverables to support launches.
• Oversee tooling procurement, fabrication, qualification, and installation activities for new programs.
• Coordinate mold tryouts, tooling runoff events, validation activities, and production readiness assessments.
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and launch documentation requirements related to tooling and processes.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to optimize tooling for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor tooling performance during launch phases and implement corrective actions for quality, cycle-time, or reliability concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving for tooling design, mold functionality, dimensional concerns, and production issues.
• Coordinate engineering changes, tooling modifications, and continuous improvement throughout launch and production.
• Support mold qualification, capability studies, validation plans, and process acceptance criteria.
• Ensure tooling meets customer specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements before production release.
• Work with tool shops, equipment suppliers, and external vendors to ensure timely tooling deliverables.
• Develop and maintain launch tooling documentation, validation records, maintenance recommendations, and tooling standards.
• Track tooling performance metrics, launch readiness indicators, and corrective action plans.
• Support capacity planning, tooling optimization, spare component requirements, and long-term tooling strategies.
• Participate in design reviews and manufacturability assessments to improve tooling performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, process capability, quality improvements, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA, IATF 16949, and customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Tooling development

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5–8 years tooling/launch experience in automotive

Tools

CAD software

Job description

International Automotive Components seeks a Launch Tooling Engineer to drive tooling development from concept through production in our Texas facility. You will coordinate design reviews, validate tooling readiness, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to meet launch milestones.

The role requires strong knowledge of injection molds, APQP/PPAP processes, and tooling validation, with hands-on leadership in optimization, spare planning, and continuous