Tooling Engineer: Mold Design & Launch Leader

HellermannTyton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to manage injection mold tooling projects from concept through production launch. You will develop tooling quotations, source molds, create technical POs, and coordinate mold design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes moldability, manufacturability, cycle-time optimization, and tooling robustness. You will monitor supplier performance, support troubleshooting, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor level engineering education is preferred.
• Experience with tooling projects and mold design is required.
• NX/SolidWorks or equivalent CAD experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling RFQs for new molds, mold modifications, and tooling repairs.
• Evaluate tooling quotations and advise on supplier selection, tooling approach, cost, and timing.
• Source injection molds and mold modifications to approved suppliers.
• Create and maintain technical purchase orders and tooling specifications.
• Lead mold design reviews and approval activities.
• Review product designs for moldability, manufacturability, cycle time optimization, tooling robustness, and production risk.
• Utilize mold flow analysis to support tooling decisions.
• Monitor tooling project schedules and supplier performance.
• Support troubleshooting of tooling and molding issues during launch and production.
• Develop corrective actions for tooling concerns.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Manufacturing, Toolroom, and Quality.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, and tooling records.
• Participate in supplier development and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mold design

Injection molding

Mold manufacture

SPI standards

Hot runner

Cooling

Venting

Gating

Ejection systems

Slides

Lifters

Unscrewing

Mold flow analysis

Project management

Planning

Organization

Communication

Technical communication

Purchase orders

Presentations

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Journeyman Tool Maker

Equivalent experience

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

HellermannTyton in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to manage injection mold tooling projects from concept through production launch. You will develop tooling quotations, source molds, create technical POs, and coordinate mold design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes moldability, manufacturability, cycle-time optimization, and tooling robustness. You will monitor supplier performance, support troubleshooting, and contribute to