Tooling Engineer

Pentair•Moorpark, CA

About The Position

Pentair is hiring a Tooling Engineer for its Moorpark, California team. The role manages multiple injection molding tooling projects supporting plant-wide new product development (NPD) and continuation engineering activities. The engineer works with product design, engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and tooling shops to deliver tools that meet Pentair standards and improve product performance, cycle times, tooling life, cost, and manufacturing efficiency. The position also contributes to safety, lean processes, warranty and cost-reduction efforts, and vendor certification. The role may require travel to overseas tooling shops for design reviews and final part runoffs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of experience in injection molding, tooling, processes, and project management.
Experience managing multiple projects and utilizing resources to drive bottom-line results.
Experience managing injection molding tooling projects.
Strong program management skills.
Experience with SolidWorks or similar design software.
Ability to understand GD&T tolerances for plastic and steel parts.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all areas of the business.

Nice To Haves

Injection molding processing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide budgetary quotes and timing for new injection molding tools.
Obtain quotes for new tooling, issue purchase orders, and manage tooling costs.
Review 3D product design models and drive design changes to improve product performance, decrease cycle times, and increase tooling life.
Review tooling designs and work with product engineers on design changes to ensure new tools conform to Pentair tooling standards.
Perform mold flow analysis.
Review hot runner and unscrewing mold designs.
Calculate press tonnage, cycle times, and piece-part pricing.
Monitor tooling build timelines and manage engineering changes.
Travel to overseas tooling shops as required for design reviews and final part runoffs.
Prioritize activities and perform program management activities.
Coordinate sampling, metrology requests, and tooling changes when tools arrive on site.
Lead and attend project-related meetings.
Participate in safety, 5S, and housekeeping activities within the team.
Participate in lean processes to improve plant layout, process flow, and labor efficiency while implementing ergonomic and safety standards.
Participate in warranty and cost-reduction efforts.
Act as a liaison between design engineering and manufacturing on new products and product changes.
Participate in vendor certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.