Tooling Engineer

Silgan Dispensing; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing in Rhode Island is seeking an engineer to manage quoting for new products and oversee mold-building projects, while supporting the toolroom with engineering guidance. You will design, implement and debug tooling to maximize efficiency.

The role requires 5–10 years of injection mold design experience, CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, and a BS in Engineering. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure quality, timelines and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 5–10 years of injection mold design experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CAD/ SolidWorks proficiency.
• Motivated, analytical problem solver with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage quoting of new products and process improvements.
• Oversee mold-building projects; provide engineering support to mold/tool room.
• Review mold designs; advise on design, material selection and mold functionality.
• Drive product process and quality improvements aligned with engineering goals.
• Coordinate reviews (design, mold, automation) to meet product goals.
• Interface with internal teams, customers and vendors to complete projects.

Skills

Analytical problem solver

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the management of quoting of new products, managing mold building projects, supporting the toolroom with engineering support. Designs, implements and debugs new and existing tooling to maximize efficiency

FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the quoting of new product and product/process improvement.

Responsible for project management including capital, schedule, product economics and providing quotations to sales for mold related projects.

Revies mold designs and provide expert analysis regarding design, material selection and mold functionality.

Provides engineering support to the mold/tool room.

Initiates and executes product process and quality improvements in support of the goals of the engineering department and the company.

Conducts or participates in reviews (e.g. Product design, mold design, automation design and readiness reviews) to help assure satisfaction of product goals.

Interfaces with all internal departments, customers, and vendors to effectively accomplish projects and other goals.

Contributes to the resolution of internal and external customer complaints as necessary and appropriate.

When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Industry experience


• Injection Mold design and Molding experience (High Cavitation)


• Experience 5-10 years with a degree


• Effective written and oral communication skills.


• Effective communications skills with internal and external contacts.


• Must be motivated, analytical problem solver, able to work with minimum supervision.


• Knowledge and experience of CAD and/or Solid Works systems.


• Attention to detail and quality.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an \"at-will\" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.