CarleySource, LLC
Leveraging the Source Alliance®
Senior Tooling Engineer
Location:
Missouri
Type:
Direct Hire
Posted:
January 4, 2019
Position:
Senior Tooling Engineer
Job Description:
Design injection molding tooling to efficiently meet customer requirements. Prepare capital justifications for approval by Management. Manage vendor selection and the overall procurement process through mold delivery and validation
Dispensing Systems Division of a major global packaging supplier to the health care and personal care FMCG industries.
Organization:
Key Responsibilities:
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Conceptualize, design and detail injection molds and tooling. Provide cost estimations, issue quote requests.
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Interface with tooling vendors for resolution on costing, design requirements and build schedules. Identify design specs, performance specs and operations requirements for operating the mold production.
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Provide assistance in preparing Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for management review and approval. Provide assistance in preparing purchase requisition and release job to vendor. Provide information for contract negotiations.
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Perform follow-up with vendors for all work in process to maintain delivery schedules. Provide written status reports on all job responsibilities.
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Provide technical coordination of tooling inspection and evaluation of same with vendors and/or inspection companies. Provide technical assistance in mold setup in processing for qualification.
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Industrial/Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
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Ten to fifteen years related experience and/or training.
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Equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Apprenticeship through a qualified mold vendor is a plus.
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Working knowledge of modern mold building technology of machining, EDM, grinding and polishing.
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Understands the injection mold processing technology and the related industrial processes of metrology (inspection) and ISO 9002 requirements.
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Proficient in the use of computer assisted design software such as 3D modeling, AutoCAD, PC based work processing and spread sheets.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Self-motivated.
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Excellent organizational skills for multiple tasking.