Engineering Lead - Tooling
About the role
The Tooling Lead will be responsible for ownership of all interior and exterior compression molding tooling within the mill. This includes managing the entire tooling inventory, design, input on sourcing, continuous improvement efforts, technical troubleshooting, and qualification of new tooling in production.
Responsibilities
- Design new tooling and modify existing tooling.
- Locate and select sourcing for tooling machining, chrome plating, coating, etc.
- Provide input on optimizing use of existing tooling in production.
- Identify and lead continuous‑improvement projects to lower cost or reduce defects.
- Determine which tools need replacement and which products require new tooling to support demand.
- Develop and ensure compliance with QA checks of purchased tooling.
- Help establish process parameters that optimize flash and other tooling performance metrics.
- Create and update drawings in AutoCAD.
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar program.
- 5+ years of hands‑on product engineering design experience from concept through mass production.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD in tooling design.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer and does not employ anyone under the age of 18, except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs.