Tooling Project Engineer

evcoplastics; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

evcoplastics in Calhoun, GA seeks a Tooling Project Engineer to lead end-to-end tooling projects from quote through launch. You'll coordinate timelines, review CAD/prints for manufacturability, and work with mold shops and customers to ensure moldability and on-time delivery.

Daily tasks include reviewing quotations, qualifying mold vendors, and maintaining project communication. Some travel to supplier sites may be required; overtime could be needed to hit milestones.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• CAD proficiency and ability to read blueprints.
• 5–10 years as a mold maker and/or mold design engineer.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and compare tooling quotations; track progress from kickoff through completion.
• Support plastic injection mold and related tooling design; review CAD/prints for manufacturability.
• Partner with customers on part design for moldability and tooling strategy.
• Identify/qualify mold vendors, maintain supplier relationships, and manage project communication.
• Troubleshoot molds; drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Define and maintain preventive maintenance requirements for molds.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mold making experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Print review tools

Job description

Our Foundation

We are a leading plastics manufacturing company with an emphasis on strategic engineering and innovation. We use the latest processes and software to elevate the way we manufacture parts, all the while forming strong relationships with customers and each other. Our people are our number-one priority, and we are committed to helping you reach your personal and career goals through continuous learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and an enhanced work-life balance.

Tooling Engineering Scope

The Tooling Project Engineer provides end-to-end coordination for tooling projects, from initial cost/quote activity through build, qualification, and launch. This role exists to keep tooling on schedule, aligned to print, and performing to expectations while supporting customers and internal teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Obtain and compare tooling quotations; track progress from kickoff through completion
• Support plastic injection mold and related tooling design; review CAD and prints for manufacturability
• Partner with customers on part design for moldability and tooling strategy
• Identify/qualify mold vendors, maintain supplier relationships, and manage project communication
• Troubleshoot molds that are not meeting performance requirements; drive root-cause and corrective actions
• Define and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) requirements for molds

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• CAD/computer proficiency and ability to read blueprints
• Journeyman mold maker; 5–10 years as a mold maker and/or mold design engineer

How Your Day Flows

On 1st shift in Calhoun, GA, your day starts by reviewing open tooling timelines and supplier updates, then aligning next steps with clear documentation. You’ll spend focused time in CAD/print reviews, followed by structured check-ins with internal stakeholders and external mold shops to confirm build status and upcoming approvals. As questions arise, you’ll balance customer communication with practical shop‑floor context, keeping details organized and decisions traceable. When priorities shift, you’ll adjust plans, support timely issue resolution, and prepare concise updates that keep projects moving. Overtime may be needed to meet milestones, and periodic travel supports supplier visits and key project events.

Benefits Snapshot

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off