Tooling Engineer

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Slatersville, RI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Utilities • Manufacturing
The Dispensing Partner That Helps Brands Grow
The Role
Manages new-product quotations and mold-building projects, including capital, schedules, economics, and customer quotations. Reviews mold designs, materials, and functionality; provides engineering support to the toolroom; designs, implements, and debugs tooling; and leads process, product, quality, automation, and design reviews. Collaborates with internal teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues and deliver efficient, high-quality tooling solutions.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management of quoting of new products, managing mold building projects, supporting the toolroom with engineering support. Designs, implements and debugs new and existing tooling to maximize efficiency

FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the quoting of new product and product/process improvement.

Responsible for project management including capital, schedule, product economics and providing quotations to sales for mold related projects.

Revies mold designs and provide expert analysis regarding design, material selection and mold functionality.

Provides engineering support to the mold/tool room.

Initiates and executes product process and quality improvements in support of the goals of the engineering department and the company.

Conducts or participates in reviews (e.g. Product design, mold design, automation design and readiness reviews) to help assure satisfaction of product goals.

Interfaces with all internal departments, customers, and vendors to effectively accomplish projects and other goals.

Contributes to the resolution of internal and external customer complaints as necessary and appropriate.

When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or Industry experience
  • Injection Mold design and Molding experience (High Cavitation)
  • Experience 5-10 years with a degree
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Effective communications skills with internal and external contacts.
  • Must be motivated, analytical problem solver, able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Knowledge and experience of CAD and/or Solid Works systems.
  • Attention to detail and quality.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • Injection mold design and molding experience, including high-cavitation molds
  • 5–10 years of experience with a degree
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge and experience with CAD and/or SolidWorks
  • Strong attention to detail and quality

Silgan Dispensing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Silgan Dispensing and has not been reviewed or approved by Silgan Dispensing.

  • Healthcare Strength Health insurance and core medical coverage are frequently highlighted as solid, with some noting improvements after the transition to Silgan. Feedback suggests plan availability is consistent across roles, with certain locations citing additional medical and pharmacy support.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is commonly referenced, indicating structured retirement support. Feedback suggests the match can be competitive in some sites, contributing to perceived benefit value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays and PTO are part of the standard package and are cited across postings and Q&A. While specifics vary by site, employees commonly acknowledge reliable access to time off.

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The Company
HQ: Richmond, Virginia
3,203 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. But more than that, we create better experiences. Creating better experiences means uncovering consumer preferences and developing meticulously engineered solutions around them that make dispensing cleaner, more comfortable and more efficient. It means understanding our customer’s business challenges and tailoring our products to meet their needs in the store, at the factory and on the bottom line. It means getting their products to market swiftly and securely—no matter where in the world that market exists. And finally, it means being a good steward through strong sustainability practices and active community involvement. When you partner with Silgan Dispensing, you partner with a team of approximately 10,000 associates across the globe—each one committed to delivering better experiences that move your brand and your business forward.

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