Senior Mold & Tooling Technician: Reliability Lead

HBCUNetwork; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Mold/Tooling Engineer to lead root cause analysis, own tooling reliability, and drive long-term performance improvements for high-precision injection molding tooling.

The role calls for 5–8+ years in mold repair or toolmaking, expert CAD/CAM and GD&T skills, and proven technical leadership. Expect hybrid work, competitive compensation, and opportunities to influence tooling strategy across stages of design, manufacture and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in mold repair, toolmaking, or injection molding tooling.
• Expert knowledge of mold systems, materials, and wear mechanisms.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, CAD/CAM, and advanced machining.
• Proven leadership in technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures.
• Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements.
• Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifespan.
• Perform high-complexity machining and restoration of molds and tools.
• Oversee critical fits, tolerances, and final validation of tooling.
• Apply advanced repair technologies (laser welding, coatings, restoration methods).
• Improve tooling performance based on injection molding process interaction.
• Analyze wear patterns and recommend material or component improvements.
• Identify tooling design or performance issues and upscale recommendations to engineering teams.
• Support engineering by providing technical feedback based on mold performance and failure analysis.
• Review CAD models and drawings to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and repair effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to established technical standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure measurement systems and practices support high-precision requirements.
• Analyze dimensional data and variation trends to improve tooling performance.
• Support continuous Improvement initiatives focused on cost, downtime, and efficiency.
• Train and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 team members.
• Provide technical guidance and support across tooling activities.
• Support planning, prioritization, and workload balancing.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve tooling issues.
• Interface with external vendors and tooling suppliers as needed.
• Support new tool launches, validations, and capital projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Skills

Mold repair

Tooling

Mold systems

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Leadership

Machining

Job description

LEGO Group in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Mold/Tooling Engineer to lead root cause analysis, own tooling reliability, and drive long-term performance improvements for high-precision injection molding tooling.

The role calls for 5–8+ years in mold repair or toolmaking, expert CAD/CAM and GD&T skills, and proven technical leadership. Expect hybrid work, competitive compensation, and opportunities to influence tooling strategy across stages of design, manufacture and maintenance.