Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Pay Rate: $70K–$80K

Location: Smithfield, RI

Duration: Permanent

Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Must-Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

  • 5–10 years of relevant experience with a degree.

  • Experience with injection mold design and injection molding processes, specifically high-cavitation molds.

  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with CAD and/or SolidWorks systems.

  • Strong understanding of mold design, tooling functionality, and manufacturing processes.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with internal teams, customers, and vendors.

  • Strong attention to detail, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Job Summary:

Silgan Dispensing is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to support injection mold design, tooling development, and engineering operations. This position will be responsible for managing new product quotations, overseeing mold-building projects, and providing technical engineering support to the tool room. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in injection molding, particularly high-cavitation molds, along with experience in CAD/SolidWorks, mold design, and process improvements. This role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and vendors to optimize tooling performance, improve product quality, and support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage quotations for new products and product/process improvement initiatives.

• Oversee mold-related engineering projects, including capital expenditures, project schedules, product economics, and quotations for the sales team.

• Review mold designs and provide technical analysis regarding design specifications, material selection, and mold functionality.

• Provide engineering and technical support to the mold/tool room to ensure efficient tooling operations.

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing tooling to maximize manufacturing efficiency.

• Identify and implement product, process, and quality improvements in alignment with engineering department and company objectives.

• Conduct and participate in product design, mold design, automation design, and project readiness reviews to ensure product requirements are met.

• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to support tooling projects and engineering initiatives.

• Assist in investigating and resolving internal and external customer complaints related to tooling, product quality, and manufacturing processes.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance mold performance, production efficiency, and overall product quality.

• Perform additional engineering and technical responsibilities as needed.