Tooling Engineer

Spectrum Plastics Group in; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Plastics Group is seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, procure, and support silicone tooling and equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical, product, and process teams to move equipment from concept to validated production, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong proficiency in SolidWorks and MS Office, with experience in lean manufacturing and quality improvement preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to design tooling and moderately complex silicone parts.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tooling and equipment qualification with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot production tooling issues and lead repair activities.
• Lead tooling projects including mold builds, validation, and production transfer.
• Support manufacturing process development for tooling and equipment.
• Identify and evaluate external tooling suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Provide status updates to management and customers as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Xeridiem - Tucson - Tucson, AZ 85714

Position Type: Full Time

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the design, development, procurement, and support of silicone processing equipment and tooling (including molding, extrusion, and related technologies). This role plans, designs, and coordinates the manufacture of tools and equipment that meet product and process specifications. Works closely with mechanical, product, and process engineering teams to transition equipment from concept through validation to a qualified production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate with cross-functional team members as needed during tooling and equipment qualification, sampling and final part approval
• Troubleshoot issues with production tooling and equipment, coordinate and execute repair activity as needed during development and modification phases
• Support production through ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of tooling
• Perform minor tooling repairs utilizing onsite machine shop capabilities
• Provide manufacturing process development support for new and existing tooling
• Identify, evaluate, and develop external tooling and equipment suppliers as needed
• Lead and coordinate mold design reviews with tool vendors
• Manage tooling and equipment projects, including mold builds, validation, and large equipment (e.g. presses, extruders)
• Coordinate implementation of cost effective tool design changes
• Support DFM/FMEA activities internally and with customers and suppliers
• Provide status reports to management and customers as needed
• Provide support to project teams as needed
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely project completion
• Communicates with customers and suppliers as needed
• Performs a variety of complex tasks using experience and judgment
• May lead and direct the work of others in various projects and assignments
• Upholds SPG and DuPont vision and core values

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Required:

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Ability to design tooling and moderately complex silicone parts
• Proficient with SolidWorks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Well organized, enthusiastic, high energy, strong work ethic
• Self-confident and comfortable with ambiguity. Relies on experience to make expert recommendations
• Working knowledge of quality improvement, lean manufacturing methods, statistical process controls, and process capability
• Proven track record of developing tooling and equipment for production of high quality, low cost, silicone parts.
• Medical device background
• Understands Lean manufacturing
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within field
• Ability to problem solve identify errors and deficiencies and perform research independently
• Ability to apply knowledge to their job function using pre-established guidelines and instructions
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient communications skills
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Ability to comprehend and comply with company safety and quality standards
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all SPG and Dupont safety policies and procedures.

Preferred:

• Participating member in a professional organization with engineering relevance (for example, ASME, SME, IIE, ISO, ASTM)
• Machining experience Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience involving specification, procurement, debug, and qualification of tooling and equipment for silicone processing (mill, extrude, mold, bond)
• Experience in manufacturing or with Medical Devices especially silicone processing
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works under general supervision. Requires light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities. About 40% of time will require standing and walking on the Production floor, where wearing of protective clothing might be necessary. About 60% of time will be spent working at desk and/or computer.