Title : Tooling Engineer
Location: Greater Phoenix Area, AZ
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 9+ Months
Openings: 3
Job Responsibilities
- Support injection mold tooling projects, including design, installation, transfer, commissioning, and start-up of injection molds, automation end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
- Assist with tooling and automated molding-system validation, including preparation, review, and execution of validation documentation.
- Troubleshoot injection molds and equipment and support manufacturing process improvements.
- Create and update 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
- Maintain tooling drawings, CAD files, bills of materials, and document revisions.
- Apply GD&T principles and support quality investigations, nonconformance reports, CAPAs, and engineering change requests.
- Manage tooling inventory, spare parts, consumables, vendor coordination, and project milestone tracking.
- Support custom tooling design, fabrication, assembly, and equipment acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, suppliers, and customers to meet project requirements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
- Work in ISO 7/8 cleanroom environments and follow applicable gowning requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, an equivalent four-year technical degree, or commensurate work experience.
- 0 3 years of experience in an engineering capacity.
- Knowledge of injection mold tooling design, operation, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience creating or updating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
- Understanding of GD&T, technical drawings, and tooling validation documentation.
- Familiarity with injection molding automation, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday on day shift and travel up to 5% annually.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with complex tooling design, fabrication, assembly, or servicing.
- Familiarity with electronic wiring assemblies, sensor systems, GMP/GLP environments, and cleanroom operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, design for manufacturability, and SAP S/4HANA.
Pay Scale
- Anticipated hourly pay range: $40-$48/hr on W2.
Benefits
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.