Engineer I, Tooling
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Tooling Engineer I, to join our Injection Molding Tooling team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, learning new skills, and contributing to manufacturing excellence. The Tooling Engineer I will support the Injection Molding Tooling and other Departments by assisting with injection molding tooling repairs, tooling improvements, process support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working alongside experienced engineers and toolmakers, the successful candidate will develop valuable technical expertise while contributing to the production of critical, high-quality medical devices. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and is motivated to build a long-term professional career.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Mechanical passion.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
- 0–2 years of engineering experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Exposure to manufacturing, machining, tooling, or injection molding through coursework, internships, co-ops, or work experience.
- Knowledge of statistics, SPC, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts.
- Hands-on mechanical, machining, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.
- Electrical circuits concepts.
- Equivalent internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or machining experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures and actively promote a safe work environment.
- Support the Tooling and Molding Departments in achieving daily production goals.
- Assist in troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Support tooling repairs, maintenance activities, and design improvements.
- Ensure tooling changes, repairs, and modifications are properly documented and processed through change control procedures.
- Maintain tooling documentation, drawings, and spare parts records.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
- Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Participate in tooling improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Learn and apply engineering principles related to injection molding, tooling design, and manufacturing processes.
- Develop project management, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Gain experience with statistical analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Assist in developing and improving tooling procedures and standard work instructions.
- Build expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
