RDE Jr. Tooling Engineer

INLINE PLASTICS CORP•Milford, CT

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will be responsible for correcting, updating, and maintaining controlled documents pertaining to production tool engineering projects. This includes PDM administrative duties, CAD models & assemblies, bill of materials, engineering change orders, and tool assembly manuals. Other duties include activities focusing on the company objectives in respect to streamlining department efficiency, increasing revenue and cost reduction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
Alternatively, the candidate must have relevant design experience in academic engineering projects, or experience within the plastic manufacturing environment.
English speaking.
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports.
The ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of statistical theory.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Skilled in 3D solid modeling software with minimum training certifications in part modeling & assemblies.
Must demonstrate solid time management competencies.
Strong demonstration of solid mathematical & budgeting proficiency.
Strong analytic skills for problem solving with good mechanical aptitude.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment.

Nice To Haves

Tool making or machine shop experience is a plus.
SolidWorks experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation Review & update as need existing production tooling documentation to ensure accuracy and associativity of all drawings, models, and assemblies.
Ensure all tool documentation project folder content is accurate and follows the guideline defined in the companies file management structure SOP.
Design / modify thermoform tooling components & assemblies for new products using company tool standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
Develop, maintain and continuously update tool design and fabrication standards to meet company’s objectives.
Assist designers on tooling projects, such as RFQ's, ECO’s, BOM’s and other documentation to ensure delivery of tools that meet Inline Plastics requirements.
Attend meetings with engineering, manufacturing and maintenance personnel to understand and identify issues as well as the appropriate solutions.
Support the development, updating, and revision accuracy of all tool design files and PDP documentation within the companies file management system.
Work with product and tooling engineers to recommend long-term improvements to new products and tool designs.
Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
Recommend improved EH&S practices.
Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
Ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.
Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
Follows GMP’s in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.