Automation & Mold Design Engineer

Job Title: *Mold Design Engineer* Job Type: Full Time Department: Engineering *POSITION SUMMARY* This position is responsible for all mold and product designs to support new product development while meeting all customer specifications; controls and manages all documentation pertaining to engineering matters; assists with technical issues and research and development activities *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* * Perform tooling or product design according to customers’ product specifications, accuracy and company standards; support new product development component tooling qualifications assuring all molding requirements are met (cost, quality, and capacity targets) * For new projects initiate job number assignment and job folder process, control part number assignments; revise and document all changes to existing and new product designs * Manage and coordinate all engineering related changes and corresponding documentation * Manage and maintain all prototype vendors * Oversee testing of prototype parts and scaling up prototype molds into full production designs * Work with cross-functional team (president and production management) to help develop new and innovative state of the art tooling designs to achieve maximum production efficiency, performance and cost effectiveness * Maintain participation in R&D new product development meetings as needed * Assist the engineering manager as directed * Maintain IQMS preventative maintenance as per list * Solidworks w/3D Modeling in Solid & Surfaces *Supervisory Responsibilities* None *POSITION QUALIFICATIONS* *Education and Experience* * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
Will consider individual with sufficient level of coursework or industry experience beyond high school to obtain the necessary engineering and tooling design skills required for the position * A minimum of two to five years relevant plastic injection mold design and tooling experience in a supervisory role * Has demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge of tooling related injection molding principles and concepts * Ability to effectively use tools associated with ensuring product quality including calipers, micrometer, depth micrometer, indicators, gage pins, gage blocks, height and pin gages, coordinate measurement machine (CMM) or precision optical equipment *Language Skills* Has strong written and verbal control of the English language, ability to communicate effectively with others and be clearly understood *Mathematical Skills* The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, trigonometry, geometry and decimals; the ability to compute rate, ratio, draft angles and percentages and interpret graphs and statistics *Reasoning Ability* Has ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of inputs furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Exhibits strong judgment and works with minimal supervision *Computer Operations* Intermediate to advanced personal computer skills; experienced at Microsoft Office applications with very strong knowledge and proficient skills in Solidworks, Moldworks, or similar 3D CAD software including the ability to manipulate geometry, splines, curves, radii, complex surfaces and solids *Planning and Organization* Ability to effectively prioritize, deal effectively with complexity, organize, multi-task and be detailed oriented.
Good organization and communication skills.
Able to meet deadlines, follow through on commitments and take corrective action where appropriate *Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations* None *Working Conditions* Well- lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office, production and warehouse area with adequate ventilation.
Job requires lifting up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time *Physical Activity Level* Light to medium physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Has ability to move and operate freely in office and production areas *Manual Dexterity* Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers *Work Schedule/Hours* Scheduled hours are 7:00am to 5:30pm *Vision Requirements* Color vision with the ability to identify and distinguish colors *Travel* Occasional travel to customers, vendors and educational events *Contacts* Communicates internally with individuals in all departments and externally with existing vendors and customers Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.
00 - $135,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years * 4 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Manufacturing facility COVID-19 considerations: Will be Discussed during interview process.
Work Location: In person