Sustainment Engineer / Tooling Engineer II

collectorsuniverse; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Collectors Universe, based in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Sustainment Engineer / Tooling Engineer II to oversee a global fleet of injection mold tooling and support production continuity.

You will investigate root causes, author SOPs, and collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, CI, and Manufacturing to enhance equipment performance. Onsite role with travel possible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ultrasonic welding processes.
• Experience with design, maintenance, and material selection of injection molded components and tooling.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate level with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sustainment and optimization of a high-volume, global fleet of injection mold tooling.
• Lead the technical support for the design, fabrication, and qualification of replacement tooling to ensure production continuity.
• Perform deep-dive root cause investigations for production bottlenecks and supplier quality deviations.
• Author and maintain SOPs to ensure process standardization across the sustainment lifecycle.
• Design and implement internal workflows to streamline sustainment of physical assets.
• Identify and pitch data-driven opportunities for product, equipment, and efficiency enhancements.
• Serve as a technical bridge between Quality, Purchasing, CI, and Manufacturing to hit targets.

Skills

Ultrasonic welding

Mechanical problem solving

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on‑site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We're looking for a Sustainment Engineer / Tooling Engineer II to join our Operations Engineering team. As the Sustainment Engineer, you will be responsible for working with our molders to maintain our fleet of injection molding tool sets . You will support supplier quality to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective action and support operations internally by investigating production issues and implementing appropriate solutions. You will act as a technical subject matter expert for internal stakeholders supporting every brand under Collectors.

You’ll report to the Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering and work onsite from our Santa Ana, CA office. Up to 10% of occasional travel to domestic and international vendors and Collectors locations.

Onsite Requirement

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee the sustainment and optimization of a high-volume, global fleet of injection mold tooling
• New Tooling Integration: Lead the technical support for the design, fabrication, and qualification of replacement tooling to ensure seamless production continuity
• Technical Problem Solving: Execute deep-dive root cause investigations for internal production bottlenecks and supplier quality deviations
• Standardization & Governance: Author and maintain comprehensive SOPs to ensure process standardization across the sustainment lifecycle
• Process Architecture: Design and implement robust internal workflows to streamline the sustainment of physical assets
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and pitch data‑driven opportunities for product, equipment, and efficiency enhancements
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical bridge between Quality, Purchasing, CI, and Manufacturing to hit operational targets

Who You Are

• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
• Professional Experience: 2 or more years of proven success in a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Technical Expertise: Direct experience with the design, maintenance, and material selection of injection molded components and tooling

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with ultrasonic welding processes:
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platforms for design review and troubleshooting.
• Background in plastic i njection mold tool design is highly desirable

Soft Skills

• Analytical & Inquisitive: Naturally curious with a drive to master new systems and a habit of asking the "why" behind the "how"
• Communication: Strong verbal and technical writing skills, capable of translating complex issues into actionable plans
• Adaptable: A disciplined team player who thrives on feedback and remains focused in deadline‑driven environments
• Meticulous: High attention to detail with an organized approach to managing multiple technical priorities

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $106,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us

• Health Insurance: All full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full‑time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
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