Tooling Engineer

Hellerman Tyton • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the Tooling Engineer assists the Tooling Engineering Department in directing the manufacture of quality injection molding tools. The role supports corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation to help maintain HellermannTyton’s Quality and EHS certifications.

The Tooling Engineer coordinates with vendors and toolmakers, evaluates tool designs and product moldability, and helps ensure injection molding tools meet quality, budget, and timing requirements. The position also supports troubleshooting injection molding problems and may require non-standard working hours and international travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree, or three or more years of prior on-the-job experience in lieu of a degree.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Prior experience with the plastic injection molding process.
• Knowledge of injection molding tools and injection molding tool construction.
• Knowledge of machine tools and how they relate to injection mold tool construction.
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft software and CAD software.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work non-standard hours to meet customer needs.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and adequate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Write purchase orders stating mold-building specifications.
• Write requests for quotations for vendors.
• Ensure vendors stay within project budget and timing constraints.
• Evaluate and approve injection molding tool designs.
• Ensure vendors incorporate approved designs into injection molding tool construction.
• Maintain a library of tool drawings.
• Travel to vendors to evaluate progress in injection molding tool construction.
• Travel to vendors to evaluate completed injection molding tool performance and product conformity.
• Evaluate product designs for moldability and opportunities to simplify moldability.
• Assist in troubleshooting injection molding problems.
• Work with injection molding tool designs to help ensure the highest-quality molding tools possible.
• Work with toolmakers to help ensure the highest-quality injection molding tools possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree