Tooling Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation • Ladysmith, WI

94d

About The Position

As a Tooling Project Engineer, reporting to the Team Lead, NA Fabrication Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and supporting existing production tooling initiatives. You'll lead cross-functional project teams through the end-to-end management of new and replacement injection mold tooling, aligning with strategic objectives across Business Units and Operations. You'll manage complex, intercompany projects, often handling multiple parallel efforts, and work collaboratively to solve challenges and deliver measurable results. Your focus will span project scheduling, budget control, product and process quality, and efficient manufacturing integration. You'll define clear technical goals and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track. This is a hybrid role based in Milwaukee, WI or Ladysmith, WI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience with global or regional scope.
• PMP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of plastic processing, injection mold tooling, and equipment procurement.
• Experience with CAD software applications; Pro/ENGINEER & MS Project.
• Experience with an Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NPI tooling projects including assessment, planning, and replacement of plastic injection molds through production qualification.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for parts and mold tooling, identify design alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and drive decisions across multiple concurrent replacement projects.
• Evaluate mold repair requests, determining feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and timelines to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Collaborate in commodity-level meetings with Strategic Sourcing, Quality, and Production teams to improve tooling spend and strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Benchmark and technically assess external suppliers and production facilities using expertise in tooling design and processing.
• Partner with internal engineers and external suppliers to resolve part design and manufacturability challenges using advanced plastic processing and design knowledge.
• Maintain up-to-date technical proficiency in plastics to engage with experts, research emerging technologies, and integrate new solutions into future design strategies.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and specifications, while coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve complex process issues, implement global best practices, and lead efforts to reduce variation across tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Asset management to include planning, budgeting, schedules and suppliers through implementation and product life.

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k.
• Paid Time off.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees