Tooling Engineer

Genuine Search Group; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading search consultancy is seeking a National Account Manager in Santa Rosa, California. As an associate in manufacturing, you will lead tooling processes, develop manufacturing procedures, and manage CAD documentation. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in plastics injection molding, CAD proficiency, and a bachelor's degree in engineering. This role offers a full-time position with a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually, with emphasis on project management and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in plastics injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in CAD, including mold designs and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and process review for project specifications.
• Develop manufacturing procedures to meet customer expectations.
• Manage tooling standards and interact with divisions for tooling needs.
• Own CAD file management for tooling, including file revisions.

Skills

Proficient in CAD

5+ years experience in plastics injection molding

Ability to manage multiple projects

Knowledge of DFM and molding operations

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

National Account Manager – Division Head at Genuine Search Group

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr – $140,000.00/yr

Key Accountabilities

• NPD/NPI; early involvement on new tooling builds
• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Lead mold repairs and refurbishments in coordination with the tool room and external tool shops.
• Support Production, Quality, and tooling with legacy programs

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in design and process review to ensure correct specifications for each project.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, tooling, fixtures, and processes to meet customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain tooling preventative maintenance processes and schedules.
• Develop tooling standards; interact with off‑shore, local, and other Seaway divisions for tooling needs.
• Engineering change management; estimating costs, vendor selection, and scheduling.
• Update and maintain customer tooling audits.
• Work with Program Management supporting requirements related to NPD/NPI projects.
• Own CAD file management for tooling, including file revisions and updates.

Qualities for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience within manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years experience in plastics injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD, including mold designs and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of DFM, hot runners, collapsible cores, unscrewing mechanisms, valve gates, molding, and over‑molding plastics.
• Knowledge of post‑molding operations such as ultrasonic welding, assembly, pad printing, laser marking, machining, etc.
• Experience with reverse engineering, analysis, and overlapping 3‑D files.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet defined deliverables.
• Understanding of scientific molding and validation protocols using IQ, OQ, PQ.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• Follow engineering department infrastructure, procedures, and policies including the use and utilization of proper company forms.
• Travel ±15%.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing