Tooling Engineer: Mold Design & Maintenance

Socket.dev; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) in Centennial, CO, is seeking a tooling engineer to manage molding tools for injection molding and thermoforming. You will design components to improve tooling performance and organize tool storage and maintenance programs.

The role requires a technical plastics engineering background or equivalent experience, with experience in tooling, GD&T, and proficiency in SolidWorks/CREO.

Qualifications

• Technical degree (Plastics Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in injection molding tooling, quality, design, or manufacturing.
• GD&T understanding.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, CREO, or other 3D modeling tools.
• Experience with DelmiaWorks IQMS is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage molds and tooling for injection molding and thermoforming processes.
• Design and develop molding components to maintain or enhance tooling performance.
• Organize tool storage and movement processes.
• Develop and monitor tooling maintenance protocols and schedules.
• Monitor tool conditions and assist with maintenance as needed.
• Evaluate repair needs and draft repair plans.
• Communicate with vendors for proper tool care.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Mold Flow Analysis (MFA) for new tooling.
• Oversee tools using Asset Management in the ERP system.
• Assist with tooling quotes for customers.
• Assist with movement and setting of molds in presses.

Job description

Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) in Centennial, CO, is seeking a tooling engineer to manage molding tools for injection molding and thermoforming. You will design components to improve tooling performance and organize tool storage and maintenance programs.

The role requires a technical plastics engineering background or equivalent experience, with experience in tooling, GD&T, and proficiency in SolidWorks/CREO.