Tooling Engineer

Tooling EngineerDrive new injection mold tooling from the concept to completion & support existing production tooling. This individual will be responsible for tools built internally and externally, performing DFM activities, overseeing tool design acceptance, maintaining schedules and problem solving through the life of the tool.Primary Responsibilities:Sustain production tooling, driving tooling repairs and improvements.Aids in developing quotes for new tooling, revisions, and repairs.Responsible for storing CAD files, customer prints, and related documents.Drive new tooling through the entire development phase. Perform Design & DFM activities and engage with customers to work through these issues.Modify CAD files and communicate DFM issues using SharePoint, Web Meetings and PowerPoint's.Determine gate locations, ejector pin locations, document parting line locations, inserts required, actions required, etc.Perform mold flow analysis as required.Oversee and approve mold designs (both internal and external).Work with customers to obtain documented design approval when applicable.Document and resolve tooling issues while pushing for production approval.Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.Qualifications and Skill Requirements:High School Diploma/GED required.The ideal candidate is an experienced tooling engineer with a strong background in tool design and troubleshooting plastic injection molds. However, we will strongly consider any individual with 5+ years in designing plastic injection tooling.Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2-year mechanical design degree, or trade school preferred with an emphasis on mold making.5+ years of experience in the plastic injection molding industry.Maintains a positive attitude and readily adapts to changes necessary to support the business.Demonstrates and drives Seaway's culture.Keen awareness of and background in plastic, silicone & cleanroom injection moldingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; Competent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.Solve practical problems. Uses limited information regarding molding parameters and tool design to develop action plans and solve technical problems.Strong working knowledge and proficient using multiple CAD software for 3D file manipulation. Experience in Cimatron, SolidWorks, Creo (Pro Engineer) and Autodesk Mold Flow is preferred, however candidates with experience in other CAD software will also be considered.Able to manage multiple projects and meet defined deliverables.Understanding of scientific molding & validation processes is a plus (DOE, IQ, OQ, PQ).Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs unaided.For California Residents We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes). The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity). For additional details and questions, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io