RDE Jr. Tooling Engineer

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for correcting, updating, and maintaining controlled documents pertaining to production tool engineering projects.  This includes PDM administrative duties, CAD models & assemblies, bill of materials, engineering change orders, and tool assembly manuals.  Other duties include activities focusing on the company objectives in respect to streamlining department efficiency, increasing revenue and cost reduction.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operation

• Review & update as need existing production tooling documentation to ensure accuracy and associativity of all drawings, models, and assemblies.
• Ensure all tool documentation project folder content is accurate and follows the guideline defined in the companies file management structure SOP.
• Design / modify thermoform tooling components & assemblies for new products using company tool standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
• Develop, maintain and continuously update tool design and fabrication standards to meet company’s objectives.
• Assist designers on tooling projects, such as RFQ's, ECO’s, BOM’s and other documentation to ensure delivery of tools that meet Inline Plastics requirements.
• Attend meetings with engineering, manufacturing and maintenance personnel to understand and identify issues as well as the appropriate solutions.
• Support the development, updating, and revision accuracy of all tool design files and PDP documentation within the companies file management system.
• Work with product and tooling engineers to recommend long-term improvements to new products and tool designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follows GMP’s in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering. Alternatively, the candidate must have relevant design experience in academic engineering projects, or experience within the plastic manufacturing environment. Tool making or machine shop experience is a plus.
• English speaking.  The ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports.  The ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of statistical theory. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Skilled in 3D solid modeling software with minimum training certifications in part modeling & assemblies. SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Must demonstrate solid time management competencies.
• Strong demonstration of solid mathematical & budgeting proficiency.
• Strong analytic skills for problem solving with good mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing

Yes

Driving

N/A

Sitting

Yes

Bending

Yes

Lifting

Yes

Other

Hand dexterity

Twisting

Yes

Other

Vision- close, distance, peripheral, color, depth, focus

Communication

Yes

Other

N/A

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.