Tooling Engineer: Injection Mold Design & Project Lead

Ferriot Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferriot Inc. is seeking a Tooling Engineer to ensure the procurement of capable, well‑designed injection molds and to drive effective project management and customer communications.

The role interfaces with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot staff to keep projects on budget and on schedule. Key duties include leading APQP, coordinating tooling with outside shops, and reviewing mold designs for quality and conformity with Ferriot standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Plastics / Polymer / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in mold making, mold design, or tooling engineering.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and MFA understanding.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of functional, high-quality injection molds and oversee project execution and communication with customers and suppliers.
• Lead APQP process and track project progress, schedule, and budget with cross-functional teams.
• Oversight of mold designs for conformance to customer specs and Ferriot design standards.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

MFA knowledge

Project management

GD&T

MS Office

Injection molding

Education

B.S. in Plastics / Polymer / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DELMIAWorks

APQP

Job description

Ferriot Inc. is seeking a Tooling Engineer to ensure the procurement of capable, well‑designed injection molds and to drive effective project management and customer communications.

The role interfaces with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot staff to keep projects on budget and on schedule. Key duties include leading APQP, coordinating tooling with outside shops, and reviewing mold designs for quality and conformity with Ferriot standards.