Manufacturing Toolmaker

Tooling Engineer

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. This position offers relocation assistance. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. Job Summary: The Tooling Engineers objective is to support the facility, commercial team, and mold tooling vendors on new mold development projects and legacy mold improvement projects. This role may be responsible to set-up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual Milling machines to provide operational support for the construction, assembly, and/or repair of molds, dies, and ancillary equipment.

Participate in new product development design reviews to provide insight and direction so as to avoid mold design/functional problems and issues as assigned.

Coordinate tooling orders needed for the facility.

Work with internal and external mold designers and tool shops to ensure compliance to established mold design and construction guidelines and standards.

Actively participate in discussions to evaluate, qualify and choose new mold and manifold suppliers as requested.

Perform detailed reviews of new mold designs to ensure appropriate tolerances are applied and that materials of construction, actuators, finishes and coatings are properly specified and adequate to perform intended purpose.

Participate in new mold acceptance runs to insure proper mold action and function.

Support Process Engineers and technicians during initial mold sampling, trials and validation runs to document, troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.

Support operations to resolve problems and issues as related to mold design and function as assigned.

Maintain mold drawing system and update mold designs for internal ECN's.

Design metrology fixtures and assist with measurement routine planning.

Support process improvements, cost reductions/savings, scrap reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.

Work with our commercial sales team and customers for existing annual tooling evaluations and financials needed for any major repairs.

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline to include: mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial, or plastics.

Work Experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations. Advanced in using SolidWorks. required Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications. Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications.

Advanced in using SolidWorks.

Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases, a plus.

Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.)

Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.

Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times.

Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements: 10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures

Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities

Read and interpret data, information and documents

Effective personal time management skills. Must be able to speak English fluently

This position offers relocation assistance

A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week Shift 1st Shift: Monday- Friday 7.30AM-4PM

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.