Tooling & Molding Engineer – Drive Process Innovation

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Tooling/Molding Engineer in Illinois to design, develop, and optimize molds and tooling for efficient production. You will collaborate with product engineering, coordinate with tool shops, and lead process improvements to reduce cycle times and defects.

Responsibilities include mold trials, maintenance programs, and cost-reduction initiatives, with emphasis on safety and quality compliance. 3–7+ years in molding engineering and CAD proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software.
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure mold designs meet product specifications and manufacturability requirements.
• Support quoting and feasibility analysis for new tooling projects.
• Coordinate with tool shops and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective tool fabrication.
• Develop and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct mold trials and validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable).
• Establish and maintain process parameters and documentation.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for molds and tooling.
• Analyze tool wear, failures, and downtime; implement improvement strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through tooling and process optimization.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) activities.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve tooling and molding issues.
• Train operators and technicians on proper tooling usage and handling.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.
• Manage tooling-related projects from concept to production launch.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Mold design

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Mold flow analysis

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Tooling/Molding Engineer in Illinois to design, develop, and optimize molds and tooling for efficient production. You will collaborate with product engineering, coordinate with tool shops, and lead process improvements to reduce cycle times and defects.

Responsibilities include mold trials, maintenance programs, and cost-reduction initiatives, with emphasis on safety and quality compliance. 3–7+ years in molding engineering and CAD proficiency are expected.