Manufacturing Engineer I

Mold-Rite Plastics • Plattsburgh, NY

7d • $64,353 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tooling / Mechanical Engineer supports mold and tooling reliability through precision measurement, CAD modeling, reverse engineering, and hands-on mechanical troubleshooting. This role uses precision hand tools, CMM equipment, Keyence laser scanning systems, and SolidWorks to create accurate prints and models of injection molds and mold components. The position partners with production, quality, maintenance, vendors, and other departments to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, resolve tooling defects, and support production needs through practical engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on tooling, machining, mold building, or manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or comparable CAD software, with the ability to create and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mold prints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, tolerances, fits, GD&T, and common manufacturing processes.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, precision measurement and metrology tools such as CMM equipment, laser scanning systems, micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with, or strong interest in learning, injection molding principles, mold construction, tooling best practices, and mold maintenance requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to perform hands-on work, including mold disassembly, reassembly, troubleshooting, fit checks, and minor repair support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to support root cause analysis and develop practical corrective actions.
• Self-motivated learner who can work independently, ask effective questions, and build capability in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Tool Room, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and outside vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift focus as business needs change, and follow through on projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision measurement equipment, including CMM equipment and Keyence laser scanning systems, to inspect, measure, digitize, and validate tooling, parts, and mold components.
• Use SolidWorks to create, update, and maintain accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and related technical documentation for molds, tooling, replacement components, and production support needs.
• Reverse engineer injection molds, mold components, tooling details, and legacy parts to develop production-ready prints, models, specifications, and repair documentation.
• Support other departments and sites with reverse engineering requests, CAD documentation, tooling information, mechanical troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
• Troubleshoot mold, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues in partnership with Tool Room, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Conduct and participate in formal root cause analysis activities to identify causes of mold defects, tooling failures, quality concerns, and customer complaints; develop corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Perform hands-on mold and tooling support, including disassembly, reassembly, in-mold measurements, fit and function checks, repair support, and verification of completed work.
• Interface with outside vendors and suppliers to source replacement components, review technical requirements, clarify specifications, and support timely repair or fabrication solutions.
• Work with internal resources to evaluate, fabricate, modify, or repair tooling components when appropriate, balancing cost, timing, quality, and manufacturability.
• Maintain organized engineering records, including prints, models, measurement data, reverse engineering procedures, repair documentation, and revision history for repeatability and future reference.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability, equipment performance, part quality, downtime reduction, safety, and cost savings.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, addressing unsafe conditions, participating in corrective actions, following plant safety requirements, and supporting housekeeping and 5S expectations.
• Follow all applicable food safety and quality procedures, report product or process concerns that may impact consumer safety, and support compliance with facility quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
• Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
• Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
• Understands, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
• Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
• Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
• Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
• Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level