Tooling Engineer: Mold Design & Process Optimization

Ingersoll Rand; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Employee stock grant

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop and optimize molds, tooling, and related processes. You will ensure manufacturability, quality, and efficient production, leading tooling projects from concept through launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in tooling/molding, and strong CAD skills. This site-based position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in tooling or molding engineering, preferably injection molding.
• 3+ years hands-on mold design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve injection molds/dies/fixtures/tooling using CAD; ensure designs meet product specs and manufacturability requirements.
• Support new tooling quotes and feasibility analyses; coordinate with tool shops and vendors to deliver tools on time and within cost targets.
• Develop and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and tooling issues; implement and verify corrective actions.
• Plan and execute mold trials and validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable) and support production launch readiness.
• Establish, maintain, and control process parameters, documentation, and compliance with safety/quality/production standards.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance programs; analyze wear, failures, and downtime and drive improvement strategies.
• Lead tooling-related projects end-to-end (concept through launch), including timelines/budgets/deliverables, stakeholder updates, lean/CI initiatives, and operator/technician training.

Skills

Injection molding knowledge

CAD proficiency

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Plastics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Ingersoll Rand in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop and optimize molds, tooling, and related processes. You will ensure manufacturability, quality, and efficient production, leading tooling projects from concept through launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in tooling/molding, and strong CAD skills. This site-based position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.