Tooling Engineer

• Lead team in Design for Manufacturing activities and document risks and actions needed

• Drive technical assistance and support to the production floor, which includes repair and modification of existing tooling and error proofing the manufacturing tools

• Assist in design and build of prototype molds, new production molds, extrusion dies and mandrels, cutting tools and fixtures, pad printing, and holding fixtures to meet production requirements

• Manages active tooling projects with outside suppliers; leads team review and approval of tool design prior to tool build

• Travels to customer and supplier facilities as needed

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred but not required or experience in lieu of a degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience directly related to the job function.

• Minimum 5 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Strong knowledge of mold design principles - experience in tool design review activities. Supervisory experience in tooling related activities.

• Experience with high cavitation, tight tolerance tooling, preferably injection tooling.

• Functional knowledge of various runner configurations (conventional, semi-hot, open tip, valve gate, etc.), mold surface finish/texture solutions, experience in executing and reviewing mold flow analysis.

• Working knowledge of RJG and/or Primus control/monitoring systems.

• Basic knowledge of scientific molding principles.

• Business and management principles involved in leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Strong analytical/troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude

• Accurate and attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities, including presentation skills.

• Strong working skill in SolidWorks, must be able to design and modify drawings & models.

• Judgment and Decision Making -Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

• Preferred:

• Experience with thermoplastic and silicone injection molds required.

• Mold Maker Apprenticeship Certificate (preferred).

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.