Tooling Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop and optimize molds and tooling for silicone or rubber molding environments. You will lead end-to-end tooling projects, support molding processes, and drive continuous improvement in quality, cycle time and cost.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing/plastics engineering and 3+ years in tooling or molding, with CAD proficiency and knowledge of GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in tooling or molding engineering, preferably injection molding.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with mold design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve injection molds/dies/fixtures/tooling using CAD; ensure designs meet product specs and manufacturability requirements in partnership with Product Engineering.
• Support new tooling quotes and feasibility analyses; coordinate with tool shops and vendors to deliver tools on time and within cost targets.
• Develop and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and tooling issues; implement and verify corrective actions.
• Plan and execute mold trials and validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable) and support production launch readiness.
• Establish, maintain, and control process parameters, documentation, and compliance with safety/quality/production standards.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance programs; analyze wear, failures, and downtime and drive improvement strategies.
• Lead tooling-related projects end-to-end (concept through launch), including timelines/budgets/deliverables, stakeholder updates, lean/CI initiatives, and operator/technician training.

Skills

CAD software

Injection molding

Tooling design

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances?.

Job title: Tooling Engineer

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Flexan has over seven decades of unparalleled expertise in assembly, extrusion, molding, and packaging solutions. Over 130 million devices are shipped annually for major markets including vascular access, cardiology, oncology/drug-delivery, neurology, endoscopy, hearing health, and more.
The Tooling/Molding Engineer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of molds, tooling, and related manufacturing processes. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and continuous improvement of tooling systems within silicone or rubber molding or similar manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve injection molds/dies/fixtures/tooling using CAD; ensure designs meet product specs and manufacturability requirements in partnership with Product Engineering.
• Support new tooling quotes and feasibility analyses; coordinate with tool shops and vendors to deliver tools on time and within cost targets.
• Develop and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and tooling issues; implement and verify corrective actions.
• Plan and execute mold trials and validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable) and support production launch readiness.
• Establish, maintain, and control process parameters, documentation, and compliance with safety/quality/production standards.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance programs; analyze wear, failures, and downtime and drive improvement strategies.
• Lead tooling-related projects end-to‑end (concept through launch), including timelines/budgets/deliverables, stakeholder updates, lean/CI initiatives, and operator/technician training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in tooling or molding engineering, preferably in injection molding.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with mold design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and materials.
• Knowledge of tooling design principles (cooling systems, gating, venting, etc.).
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.

Preferences

• Experience with mold flow analysis is a plus.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:?

• Fully site based - Lincolnshire, IL

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - Max - $110,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer?

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.