Tooling Engineer III

SMC Ltd; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holiday and PTO

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking a Tooling Engineer III to support sustaining molding projects through internal tool cost estimates, mold procurement, and tracking all external tool activities.

You will manage mold procurement from quote to mold debug, maintain supplier relationships, create cost estimates, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding safety standards and contributing to product design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering (Plastics/Mechanical/Manufacturing).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in injection molding focused on mold making, mold design, and tool procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong proposal writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage mold procurement process from quoting through design, construction, and mold debug.
• Manage current tool suppliers, and develop appropriate new suppliers as required.
• Create internal tool cost estimates.
• Schedule and track all tool deliveries; report mold progress to Project Engineers and ensure on time delivery.
• Conduct internal mold design reviews to ensure appropriate design and compliance with mold building standards.
• Implement tooling changes to comply with customer quality specifications.
• Support the sales function by participating in customer meetings and product design reviews.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication skills

Mold design

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering (Plastics/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

About Us

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

About Us

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Job Summary

The Tooling Engineer III supports sustaining molding projects by providing internal tool cost estimates, managing the mold procurement process, and tracking of all external tool activities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage mold procurement process from quoting through design, construction, and mold debug.
• Manage current tool suppliers, and develop appropriate new suppliers as required.
• Create internal tool cost estimates.
• Schedule and track all tool deliveries. Report mold progress to Project Engineers and ensure on time delivery.
• Regular attendance.
• Conduct internal mold design reviews to ensure appropriate design and compliance with mold building standards.
• Implement tooling changes as required to comply with customer quality specifications.
• Support the sales function by participating in customer meetings and product design reviews.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, emphasis on Plastics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in injection molding focused on mold making, mold design, and tool procurement.
• Capable of multi-tasking, organized, excellent time management skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong technical and proposal writing skills. Must have strong presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software. SolidWorks is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within medical device manufacturing.

ADA Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Travel by air or car frequently

What SMC has to offer?

• Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
• Stable schedule
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and career growth programs
• Amazing co-workers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certifications. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined salary ranges. We ask all applicants to review salary ranges for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview process.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.