Tooling Engineer I/II/III

SMC•Santa Rosa, CA

3d•$75,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

SMC Ltd. is hiring a Tooling Engineer at the I, II, or III level to support sustaining and new molding projects. The role provides internal tooling cost estimates, manages mold procurement, coordinates external tool suppliers, and ensures tooling projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality requirements. SMC is open to candidates who live within a commutable distance of Santa Rosa, California, and is willing to train and mentor candidates with a strong engineering foundation who want to build expertise in tooling and injection molding. The role manages mold procurement from quoting through design, construction, and mold debug; oversees current suppliers and develops new suppliers as needed; creates internal tool cost estimates; and tracks schedules and deliveries. It also conducts internal mold design reviews, implements tooling changes to meet customer quality specifications, and supports sales through customer meetings and product design reviews. Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance and follow company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
For Tooling Engineer I: 0–3 years of engineering experience; internships, co-ops, or relevant manufacturing experience are preferred.
For Tooling Engineer II: 3–7 years of experience in injection molding, tooling engineering, mold design, mold manufacturing, or tooling project management.
For Tooling Engineer III: 7 or more years of experience in injection molding, emphasizing mold making, mold design, tooling procurement, and supplier management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

For Tooling Engineer I: strong desire to learn injection molding, mold design, tooling procurement, and project management.
For Tooling Engineer I: basic understanding of CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred.
For Tooling Engineer II: experience working with tooling suppliers and manufacturing teams.
For Tooling Engineer II: ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
For Tooling Engineer II: working knowledge of mold design principles and injection molding processes.
For Tooling Engineer II: experience with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
For Tooling Engineer III: ability to independently manage complex tooling projects from concept through production.
For Tooling Engineer III: strong technical communication, presentation, and project management skills.
For Tooling Engineer III: ability to analyze issues, make sound decisions, and implement effective solutions.
For Tooling Engineer III: experience conducting mold design reviews and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
Experience within medical device manufacturing.
Knowledge of scientific molding principles and injection molding processes.
Familiarity with validation and regulatory requirements in a medical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Manage mold procurement from quoting through design, construction, and mold debug.
Manage current tool suppliers and develop appropriate new suppliers as required.
Create internal tool cost estimates.
Schedule and track tool deliveries, report mold progress to Project Engineers, and ensure on-time delivery.
Conduct internal mold design reviews to ensure appropriate design and compliance with mold-building standards.
Implement tooling changes as required to comply with customer quality specifications.
Support the sales function by participating in customer meetings and product design reviews.
Demonstrate regular attendance and reliability.
Maintain a safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures.