Designs blow mold and injection molding tooling while managing tooling acquisition projects as well as tooling modification and correction initiatives. Develops procedures for tooling maintenance and actively participates in tooling troubleshooting and repair planning to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and modify tooling using 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
Specify, procure, and develop new tooling to support new product launches, tooling replacement, and improvements in capacity and capability.
Investigate and resolve tooling deficiencies impacting reliability or performance; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Conduct tooling condition assessments to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Serve as a technical expert in the development of FMEAs; perform Risk FMEAs (RFMEAs) as required.
- Design, specify, and manage the procurement of robotic end-of-arm tooling, as well as tooling for automation and plastic welding processes.
- BS Mechanical, Plastics/Polymers or Chemical Engineering. (Other Engineering degrees may be considered dependent on experience)
- 5+ yrs experience in plastics processing and molding tooling design
- 5+ yrs CAD experience (Solid Works preferred)
- 3+ yrs tooling machining technologies and methods
- 2+ yrs experience project management
- 1+ yr tooling shop experience
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Knowledge of automation design
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Relocation will be offered for this role.
Ways to stand out (preferred): - Experience in robotics technology
- Experience in plastics molding and processes
- Knowledge of industrial sensors
- Knowledge of tooling repair and maintenance methods, and procedures
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics/Polymers, Chemical, or another engineering discipline considered appropriate based on experience
- 5+ years of experience in plastics processing and molding tooling design
- 5+ years of CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred
- 3+ years of experience with tooling machining technologies and methods
- 2+ years of project management experience
- 1+ year of tooling shop experience
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Knowledge of automation design
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
- Experience with robotics technology
- Experience with plastics molding and processes
- Knowledge of industrial sensors
- Knowledge of tooling repair and maintenance methods and procedures
What We Do
neuwerk develops and manufactures components and engineered solutions used in passenger and commercial vehicle systems. Originating from Continental’s former Original Equipment Solutions business, it draws on decades of automotive engineering and manufacturing expertise. Its portfolio spans thermal management, emission reduction, sealing, anti-vibration, compounds and selected industrial applications, supporting safety, performance, efficiency and comfort across drivetrain technologies and demanding operating environments.
