Tooling Engineer (Molds) – Injection Molding & Procurement

Smc Ltd.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Training program

Career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking a Tooling Engineer I/II/III to support sustaining and new molding projects by providing internal tooling cost estimates, managing mold procurement, coordinating external tool suppliers, and ensuring tooling projects are completed on time and within budget.

Open to candidates within a commutable distance to Santa Rosa, CA, we value potential as much as experience and are willing to train and mentor the right engineering candidate.

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.
• Strong desire to learn injection molding, mold design, tooling procurement, and project management.
• Basic understanding of CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in injection molding with emphasis on mold making, mold design, tooling procurement, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex tooling projects from concept through production.
• Strong technical communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to analyze issues, make sound decisions, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience conducting mold design reviews and mentoring less-experienced engineers 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.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mold design

Injection molding

Project management

Supplier management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

3D CAD

Job description

SMC Ltd. is seeking a Tooling Engineer I/II/III to support sustaining and new molding projects by providing internal tooling cost estimates, managing mold procurement, coordinating external tool suppliers, and ensuring tooling projects are completed on time and within budget.

Open to candidates within a commutable distance to Santa Rosa, CA, we value potential as much as experience and are willing to train and mentor the right engineering candidate.