Tooling Engineer

·         Strong knowledge of injection molding tooling, including molds and related peripherals (hot runners, ejector systems, switches, etc.)

·         Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications

·         Experience with 2D/3D CAD software for tooling design, review, and modifications

·         Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

·         Hands-on experience with mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair

·         Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices

·         Knowledge of tooling materials, machining processes, and mold fabrication techniques

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

·         Familiarity with safety, quality, and production standards in a manufacturing environment

·         Excellent communication and documentation skills

·         Adhere to safety protocols and procedures while performing maintenance tasks to ensure a safe working environment

·         Responsible for managing the mold spare parts.

·         Maintain mold readiness according to production schedule

·         Demonstrated ability to disassemble and reassemble molding tools.

·         Clean, maintain and test molding tools and their peripherals for production readiness.

·         Experience working with basic measuring tools, e.g., pie tape, micrometers, calibers, pyrometer.

·         Support implementation of new injection molding tools and its peripherals.

·         Work with vendors to resolve tooling issues.

·         Quality orientation and high attention to detail

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments

·         Design and develop injection molding tooling systems, including molds, dies, and fixtures, using CAD/CAM software.

·         Collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to optimize part designs for manufacturability and ensure tooling specifications meet production requirements.

·         Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.

·         Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing personnel during tooling setup, operation, and maintenance.

·         Maintain accurate documentation of tooling designs, modifications, and maintenance activities.

·         Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to plastic injection molding tooling.

·         Manage capacity addition, process improvement and / or equipment replacement projects to include project SCOPE definition, costing, business case development, resource planning, timeline and execution.

·         Collaborate closely with project team to develop proposals of improvement initiatives including process, equipment and product improvements with relevant details such as scope of work, timelines, labor requirements, costs and return on investment.

·         Prepare and present detailed financial analysis including project budgets, ROI analysis and forecasts.

·         Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma theory and practices is desirable

·         Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

·         Good mechanical/ technical skills

·         Possess excellent leadership & teamwork abilities, and organizational skills