Tooling Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in custom precious metal alloys seeks a Tooling Engineer (Mold) in Bloomfield, CT. This role involves designing and maintaining tooling for high-quality production. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, mold design, and extensive CAD experience, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5 years of tool design experience in tooling engineering.
• Expertise in designing molds and tooling for injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize molds for injection molding.
• Oversee manufacturing and fabrication of molds.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for molds.

Skills

3D CAD Software

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Tittle - Tooling Engineer (Mold)

Job Location - Bloomfield, CT

Client Summary -

We are the global market leader in the invention and application of custom precious metal alloys and precision machined, stamped, insert molded and wire formed components for a diverse global customer base.

Job Summary -

The tooling engineer for molds is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tooling (molds) used in production. This role requires expertise in molds design, materials, and manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient production.

Responsibilities -

• Design, develop, and optimize molds for injection molding and other manufacturing processes.
• Ensure molds are designed for durability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure mold designs meet product quality and dimensional requirements.
• Oversee the manufacturing and fabrication of molds, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components for tooling.
• Ensure that molds are produced on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for molds and tooling.
• Troubleshoot and repair molds when required, minimizing downtime in the production process.
• Ensure molds are cleaned and maintained to extend their lifespan and functionality.
• Analyze results from mold tests, identifying any design flaws and recommending improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis for mold-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with the production team to address any molding or tooling issues during the manufacturing process.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and external contractors regarding mold design and production.
• Continuously seek ways to improve mold design and production processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Prepare detailed reports on mold performance, improvements, and any issues encountered.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

Ideal Candidate -

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of tool design experience in tooling engineering or a related field, particularly in the design, development, and maintenance of molds.
• 5 years’ experience utilizing 3D CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Autocad)
• Experience with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions based on test results.
• Expertise in designing molds and tooling for manufacturing processes such as injection molding.

Thankyou

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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