Tooling Engineer

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 168.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pentair PLC in Moorpark, CA is seeking a Tooling Engineer to manage multiple injection molding tooling projects aligned with NPD and ongoing improvements. You will review designs, run mold flow analyses, and coordinate tooling builds, while traveling to overseas shops as needed to finalize parts and run-offs.

The role emphasizes program management, cost containment, and adherence to tooling standards, with involvement in safety, lean processes, and cross-functional collaboration across

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in injection molding, tooling, processes, and project management.
• Experience handling multiple projects and driving cost reductions.
• SolidWorks (or similar) design software experience.
• Understanding GDT tolerances of plastic and steel parts.
• Experience managing injection molding tooling projects.
• Strong program management skills.
• Clear communication with all business areas.

Responsabilidades

• Provide budgetary quotes and timing for new injection molding tools.
• Obtain quotes for new tooling, issue purchase orders and manage costs.
• Review 3D models and drive design changes to improve performance, cycle times, and tooling life.
• Perform tooling design review and ensure conformance to standards.
• Run mold flow analyses and review hot runner/unscrewing mold designs.
• Calculate press tonnage, cycle times, and part pricing.
• Monitor tooling builds timeline and engineering changes.
• Travel to overseas tooling shops for design review and final part run-off.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate sampling and metrology requests.
• Participate in lean processes to improve layout, flow, and ergonomics.
• Support warranty and cost-reduction efforts.
• Liaise between design and manufacturing on new products and changes.

Conocimientos

Injection molding

Tooling

Project management

Strong communication

3D modeling review

GDT tolerances

Crafting tooling budgets

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Tooling Engineer to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will be responsible for multiple injection molding tooling projects to support plant wide NPD projects, and continuation engineering activities.

You will:

Responsibilities

• Provide budgetary quotes and timing for new injection molding tools.
• Obtain quotes for new tooling, issue purchase orders and manage costs of new tooling.
• Review 3D models of product design and drive design changes for improved product performance, decreased cycle times and increasing tooling life.
• Perform tooling design review and interface with product engineers for design changes ensuring new tools conform to Pentair tooling standards.
• Perform mold flow analysis.
• Review hot runner and unscrewing mold designs.
• Calculate press tonnage, cycle times, and piece part pricing.
• Monitor tooling builds timeline, managing engineering changes.
• Travel to overseas tooling shops as required for design review and final part run off.
• Prioritize activities and perform program management activities.
• Coordinates sampling, metrology requests, and changes to tooling when it arrives on site.
• Lead and attend meetings related to projects.
• Be actively involved in safety, 5S, and housekeeping within the team.
• Participate in lean processes in order to improve plant layout, process flow, and labor efficiency while implementing state of the art ergonomic and safety standards.
• Participate in warranty and cost reduction efforts.
• Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing on new products and product changes.
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• I participate in vendor certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years’ experience in injection molding, tooling, processes, and project management.
• Candidate must have experience in handling multiple projects and utilizing resources to drive bottom line results.
• SolidWorks (or similar design software) experience required.
• Must be able to understand GDT tolerances of plastic and steel parts.
• Experience with managing injection molding tooling projects required.
• Strong program management skills required.
• Injection molding processing experience preferred.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with all areas of the business in both verbal and written format.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $90500 - $168100 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.

Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.