Tooling Engineer

Atalys, LLC•City of Rochester, NY

7d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the cost, quality, and delivery of the design, build, and development of tooling related to the injection molding process. The role interacts with customers, manufacturing plants, the internal shop, and suppliers, and serves as the technical lead for tooling on cross-functional product development teams. The position is based in an office and manufacturing plant and may require domestic travel of up to 25%, as well as some international travel each year. Regular attendance during scheduled work hours is an essential function. The role may also include other duties as needed, and the job description may be changed by the company.

Requirements

At least five years of engineering experience in the injection molding plastics industry.
Limited assembly automation experience.
Proficiency with standard business software such as Microsoft 365.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule.
Expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Technological proficiency.
Strong professional oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
Ability to travel by car or airplane as required.

Nice To Haves

Engineering bachelor’s degree preferred.
Mold building experience preferred.
SolidWorks is preferable for CAD review.

Responsibilities

Serve as the tooling technical lead on cross-functional product development teams.
Decide on tool design concepts with tool designers and lead design review meetings with cross-functional teams to engineer tools that meet customer and plant requirements.
Debug and groom tools to meet quality and manufacturing standards.
Track and monitor tool performance for cost, quality, and delivery against quoted assumptions.
Provide general technical assistance to Tool Room personnel as required.
Liaise with internal departments, including Quality, Molding, Project Engineering, Tool Room, Shipping, and Scheduling.
Lead continuous improvement efforts on tooling issues for respective program families.
Coordinate corrective action and continuous improvement activities.
Support day-to-day activities on the production floor as needed.
Use CAD to review tool designs.