Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

401(k)

Paid vacation

Maternity/paternity leave

Professional development

Diverse, innovative environment

Job summary

Synerfac Inc. is seeking a Tooling Engineer - Plastics in Eatontown, NJ to lead daily Tool Room operations and drive mold performance across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a plastics/mechanical/industrial engineering background with 5+ years in injection mold design and build, plus strong leadership and cross-functional communication to support new mold development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; an associate degree with 5+ years of injection mold design and build experience will also be considered.
• Experience with injection molding processes, mold repair, tooling cost estimating, and project management.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering blueprints and 2D/3D drawings; working knowledge of mechanical and industrial engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Tool Room operations, including supervising direct reports, establishing priorities, managing performance, and maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Oversee mold repair, maintenance, refurbishment, and engineering changes, including cost estimates, vendor coordination, project management, and repair schedules.
• Review and approve tooling designs, coordinate mold sampling and revalidation, and support new mold development, design reviews, and product qualification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and outside suppliers to troubleshoot tooling issues, improve manufacturability, maintain quality systems, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold design

Mold repair

Project management

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mold flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mold Flow

Job description

Job Details

Job ID#: 123564

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: Somerset

Salary: $90000.00 - $105000.00

Phone: [phone]

Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Location: Eatontown, NJ

Join an innovative, global manufacturing leader as a Tooling Engineer! This is an exciting opportunity to lead tooling operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the performance, reliability, and quality of injection molds. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams while contributing to new product development and advanced tooling solutions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily Tool Room operations, including supervising direct reports, establishing priorities, managing performance, and maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Oversee mold repair, maintenance, refurbishment, and engineering changes, including cost estimates, vendor coordination, project management, and repair schedules.
• Review and approve tooling designs, coordinate mold sampling and revalidation, and support new mold development, design reviews, and product qualification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and outside suppliers to troubleshoot tooling issues, improve manufacturability, maintain quality systems, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; an associate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical education with 5+ years of injection mold design and build experience will also be considered.
• Experience with injection molding processes, mold repair, tooling cost estimating, and project management.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering blueprints and 2D/3D drawings; working knowledge of mechanical and industrial engineering principles.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing teams and negotiate with internal departments and external suppliers.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software; AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Mold Flow analysis software, hot runner and hot-to-cold runner systems, SPC/SQC, statistical quality methods, and ISO 9000 or similar quality systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness programs, and 401(k).
• Paid vacation and generous maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional development and training through an award-winning corporate university.
• A diverse, innovative, and values-driven work environment with opportunities to support local communities.

Salary Range - 90-105k