Tooling Engineer: Mold Design & Project Leadership

SMC Ltd; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holiday and PTO

401(k) retirement savings

Training and career growth programs

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations worldwide. We are seeking a Tooling Engineer at I, II, or III level to support sustaining and new molding projects, providing internal cost estimates and managing mold procurement from quotes to delivery.

Open to candidates within a commutable distance to Santa Rosa, CA. Join a team focused on tooling, injection molding, and supplier collaboration with strong training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience; internships, co-ops, or relevant manufacturing experience are preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in injection molding, tooling engineering, mold design, mold manufacturing, or tooling project management.
• Experience working with tooling suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of mold design principles and injection molding processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mold procurement process from quoting through design, construction, and mold debug.
• Manage current tool suppliers, and develop appropriate new suppliers as required.
• Schedule and track all tool deliveries. Report mold progress to Project Engineers and ensure on time delivery.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and reliability.
• Conduct internal mold design reviews to ensure appropriate design and compliance with mold building standards.
• Implement tooling changes as required to comply with customer quality specifications.
• Support the sales function by participating in customer meetings and product design reviews.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold design

Project management

Tooling procurement

Supplier management

3D CAD software

SolidWorks

Communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations worldwide. We are seeking a Tooling Engineer at I, II, or III level to support sustaining and new molding projects, providing internal cost estimates and managing mold procurement from quotes to delivery.

Open to candidates within a commutable distance to Santa Rosa, CA. Join a team focused on tooling, injection molding, and supplier collaboration with strong training and career growth opportunities.