Tooling Engineer

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America seeks a Tooling Engineer to manage injection mold tooling projects from concept through production launch. You will develop tooling quotations, source molds, run design reviews, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while meeting quality and production requirements.

You will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to support mold qualification and launch activities, maintaining our

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tooling engineering, mold design, or related field.
• Experience managing tooling projects and working with tooling suppliers.
• Experience using NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and comprehensive tooling RFQs for new molds, mold modifications, and tooling repairs.
• Evaluate tooling quotations and provide technical recommendations regarding supplier selection, tooling approach, cost, and timing.
• Source injection molds and mold modifications to approved domestic and international tooling suppliers.
• Create and maintain technical purchase orders and tooling specifications.
• Lead mold design reviews and approval activities.
• Review product designs for moldability, manufacturability, cycle time optimization, tooling robustness, and production risk.
• Utilize mold flow analysis and engineering data to support tooling decisions.
• Monitor tooling project schedules and supplier performance.
• Support troubleshooting of tooling and molding issues during launch and production.
• Develop and implement corrective actions associated with tooling concerns.
• Work closely with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Manufacturing, Toolroom, and Quality personnel.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, and tooling records.
• Participate in supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
• Support Safe Launch activities and Tooling Readiness Reviews.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of tooling standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Develop, track, and report tooling project KPI metrics as required.
• Stay current on developments in mold design, tooling technology, hot runner systems, coatings, materials, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with global HellermannTyton tooling teams to support common standards and best practices.

Skills

Tooling engineering

Project management

Supplier management

CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc/Bachelor)

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for managing injection mold tooling projects from concept through production launch. This includes developing tooling quotations, sourcing injection molds, creating technical purchase orders, coordinating mold design reviews, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting mold qualification activities. The Tooling Engineer works cross-functionally with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and outside tooling suppliers to ensure injection molds are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality, performance, and production requirements. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for managing injection mold tooling projects from concept through production launch. This includes developing tooling quotations, sourcing injection molds, creating technical purchase orders, coordinating mold design reviews, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting mold qualification activities. The Tooling Engineer works cross-functionally with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and outside tooling suppliers to ensure injection molds are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality, performance, and production requirements. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Title: Tooling Engineer

Reports To: Tooling Manager

Department: Tooling Engineering

Essential Functions

• Develop clear and comprehensive tooling RFQs for new molds, mold modifications, and tooling repairs.
• Evaluate tooling quotations and provide technical recommendations regarding supplier selection, tooling approach, cost, and timing.
• Source injection molds and mold modifications to approved domestic and international tooling suppliers.
• Create and maintain technical purchase orders and tooling specifications.
• Lead mold design reviews and approval activities.
• Review product designs for moldability, manufacturability, cycle time optimization, tooling robustness, and production risk.
• Utilize mold flow analysis and engineering data to support tooling decisions.
• Monitor tooling project schedules and supplier performance.
• Support troubleshooting of tooling and molding issues during launch and production.
• Develop and implement corrective actions associated with tooling concerns.
• Work closely with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Manufacturing, Toolroom, and Quality personnel.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, and tooling records.
• Participate in supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
• Support Safe Launch activities and Tooling Readiness Reviews.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of tooling standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Develop, track, and report tooling project KPI metrics as required.
• Stay current on developments in mold design, tooling technology, hot runner systems, coatings, materials, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with global HellermannTyton tooling teams to support common standards and best practices.

Other Functions

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support maintenance of the Quality Management System and ISO certifications.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance as required.
• Travel domestically and internationally as necessary.
• May be required to work non-standard hours to support supplier meetings, mold trials, launch activities, and global projects.
• Maintain a valid driver license, acceptable driving record, and required vehicle insurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of plastic injection mold design and manufacture.
• Knowledge of SPI mold classifications and mold building standards.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems, cooling, venting, gating, ejection systems, slides, lifters, and unscrewing mechanisms.
• Understanding of plastic materials and injection molding processes.
• Experience reviewing mold flow analysis results.
• Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously.
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing project requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, purchase orders, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering, Tool Designer, Journeyman Tool Maker, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tooling engineering, mold design, mold manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience managing tooling projects.
• Experience working with tooling suppliers.
• Experience using NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software preferred.

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.