Tooling Engineer: Design, Mold Flow & Process Optimization

Jabil; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and molds across manufacturing sites. You will apply DFM/DFA principles, perform mold flow analyses, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to hit production targets.

The role requires 5+ years in tooling, proficiency in SolidWorks/Creo/NX, and experience with mold flow software. You will manage tooling projects, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to cost and cycle-time improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of tooling design and engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software for tooling design and drafting.
• Experience with mold flow analysis software is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, machining, and assembly.
• Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment, and surface finishes.
• Experience applying DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience with project management and working with external vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust tooling, molds, and fixtures using CAD/CAM software based on product specs and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct DFM and DFA analyses to optimize tooling designs and production processes.
• Perform mold flow analysis and simulation to predict and optimize molding processes, improving part quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet functional and production targets.
• Manage tooling projects from concept to production, including vendor selection and tooling qualification.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues during production and implement corrective actions.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for tooling design and processes to reduce cost and cycle time.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation including specifications, drawings, and spare parts lists.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in tooling design.

Skills

Tooling design

DFM/DFA

Project management

Cross-functional team

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Moldex3D

Autodesk Moldflow

Job description

Jabil is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and molds across manufacturing sites. You will apply DFM/DFA principles, perform mold flow analyses, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to hit production targets.

The role requires 5+ years in tooling, proficiency in SolidWorks/Creo/NX, and experience with mold flow software. You will manage tooling projects, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to cost and cycle-time improvements.