Senior PVC Profile Die & Tooling Designer

CRH International; Bulls Gap (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health & wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks an experienced Extrusion Die & Tooling Designer to design, develop, and improve dies, calibrators, and downstream tooling for PVC fence profiles. You will own tooling from concept to commissioning, ensuring manufacturability and surface quality.

Responsibilities include translating drawings to complete tooling packages, leading trials, and collaborating with Die Tuners, Production, and Quality to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years designing profile extrusion dies and tooling, preferably for rigid PVC vinyl.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and 2D drafting with GD&T.
• Strong understanding of polymer flow, calibration, die balancing, and cooling principles.

Responsibilities

• Design profile extrusion dies, flow channels, land lengths, and die plates for PVC fence profiles.
• Lead tooling development, trials, and commissioning with production teams.
• Improve tooling performance to increase line speed and reduce scrap.
• Manage external die shops and provide guidance to in-house toolroom.
• Maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and revision control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

2D drafting (GD&T)

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks an experienced Extrusion Die & Tooling Designer to design, develop, and improve dies, calibrators, and downstream tooling for PVC fence profiles. You will own tooling from concept to commissioning, ensuring manufacturability and surface quality.

Responsibilities include translating drawings to complete tooling packages, leading trials, and collaborating with Die Tuners, Production, and Quality to meet production targets.