Senior Tooling Engineer

us conec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Team-oriented culture

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Advanced molding tech

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead injection mold development from DFM through production approval and to work with mold suppliers to deliver robust tools.

You will manage qualification tasks, tooling transfers, and on-site FAT activities, ensuring a seamless hand-off to production and operations teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in injection molding and mold development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with adaptability to change.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with 3D CAD: AutoCAD Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience performing MoldEx 3D mold flow analyses.
• Familiar with engineering resins.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate moldability reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track milestones and communicate progress to the team and supplier.
• Document requirements and specifications for supplier compliance.
• Record qualification results and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate between internal customers, suppliers, and supply chain for priority and schedule.
• Provide weekly progress reports on tooling, qualification, transfers, and repairs.
• Plan and attend FAT activities on-site at suppliers.
• Evaluate testing results and direct improvements to mold tooling.
• Manage internal mold testing and qualification tasks.
• Deliver comprehensive mold documentation for hand-off to production.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Senior Tooling Engineer

Overview

US Conec is seeking a skilled Senior Tooling Engineer to join our Fort Worth team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for new Injection Mold development from Part DFM through production approval. You will work closely with our mold making suppliers to deliver robust molds that consistently produce quality parts. This position is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical engineering backgrounds and hands‑on experience in injection molding environments who thrive in fast‑paced, precision‑driven settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate part design for moldability and mold tooling design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and communicate with key team members, internal customers, and structure projects with clear well‑defined objectives communicated to the supplier.
• Document requirements and functional specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
• Record all associated technical documentation including qualification results.
• Coordinate between internal customers, external suppliers, and supply chain to establish project priority and schedule.
• Provide weekly status reports of progress in all areas of tooling, qualification scheduling, tool transfers, and tool repair status.
• Plan, coordinate and attend all FAT activities on‑site at suppliers.
• Provide evaluation of testing results and direct all functional, dimension and visual correction and/or improvements.
• Manage all internal mold testing and qualification tasks.
• Deliver comprehensive mold documentation to facilitate a seamless hand‑off to production molding and operations teams.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a four‑year ABET accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years experience in the injection molding industry with a focus on mold development
• Strong organization and communication
• Detail oriented with the ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with 3D modeling software required: AutoCAD Inventor or SolidWorks
• Experience performing and interpreting mold flow analyses (MoldEx 3D, preferred)
• Familiar with engineering grade resins
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO to relax and recharge
• Health, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources
• A collaborative, team‑based culture focused on innovation and quality
• Paid holidays and employee recognition programs
• Opportunities to work with advanced molding technologies and infrastructure systems
• STEM outreach and community engagement initiatives

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.