Tooling Engineer – Injection Molding & NPD Projects

Pentair; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Tooling Engineer for our Moorpark, CA team. You will manage multiple injection molding tooling projects to support plant-wide NPD and continuation engineering. You will also drive design changes, perform mold flow analysis, and coordinate tooling across vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in tooling and SolidWorks proficiency, with strong communication and program management skills. Base pay ranges from $90,500 to $168,100 per year, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in injection molding, tooling, processes, and project management.
• Experience handling multiple projects and using resources to drive bottom line results.
• SolidWorks (or similar design software) experience required.
• Must understand GD&T tolerances of plastic and steel parts.

Responsibilities

• Provide budgetary quotes and timing for new injection molding tools.
• Obtain quotes for new tooling, issue purchase orders and manage costs.
• Review 3D models and drive design changes for performance, cycle times and tooling life.
• Perform tooling design reviews and ensure conformance to Pentair standards.
• Liaise between design engineering and manufacturing on new products and changes.
• Lead meetings and coordinate sampling, metrology requests, and tooling changes on site.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Tooling experience

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Tooling Engineer for our Moorpark, CA team. You will manage multiple injection molding tooling projects to support plant-wide NPD and continuation engineering. You will also drive design changes, perform mold flow analysis, and coordinate tooling across vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in tooling and SolidWorks proficiency, with strong communication and program management skills. Base pay ranges from $90,500 to $168,100 per year, with potential bonuses.