Tooling Engineer

Company; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Santa Rosa is seeking an experienced candidate with strong CAD skills and knowledge of Plastics Injection Molding. The role involves developing processes and procedures for tooling and participating in design reviews. Ideal for those with 5+ years of experience in a similar environment. This position focuses on continuous improvement and project management within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Plastics Injection Molding manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of DFM, hot runners, and molding mechanisms.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and process review for correct specifications.
• Develop and maintain tooling Preventative Maintenance processes.
• Work with Program Management supporting NPD/NPI projects.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Plastics Injection Molding knowledge

Project management

Continuous improvement techniques

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM

First Shift

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 process 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.
• Owns the CAD file management for Tooling including file revisions and updates

Qualities for Success

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values.
• We are customer focused.
• We execute.
• We win together.
• We are respectful.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience within manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years’ experience in Plastics Injection Molding manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD, including but not limited to Mold Designs and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of DFM, hot runners, collapsible cores, unscrewing mechanism, 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 reversed engineering, analysis, and overlapping 3D files.
• Able 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.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Well organized and goal orientated.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques.
• Limited physical effort, able to carry at least 50 lbs.
• Travel +/- 15%

For California Residents

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Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, California, United States of America