Injection Mold Tooling Engineer

Job Summary

A Global Packaging Innovator is seeking a Tooling Engineer in the Charlotte Metro area. The position involves leading diagnostic, retooling, and refurbishing efforts for complex, high-cavity plastic injection molds, blending engineering design with traditional mold-maker bench elements, and collaborating with process, maintenance, and automation teams to troubleshoot and validate mold functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic, retooling, and refurbishing efforts for complex, high-cavity plastic injection molds to extend tool life and optimize performance.
• Blend engineering design with traditional mold-maker bench elements; actively support toolroom activities and the physical implementation of tooling modifications, repairs, and upgrades.
• Utilize SolidWorks exclusively to design, modify, and develop tooling solutions, engineering changes, and specialized components.
• Evaluate production floor issues and collaborate with process, maintenance, and automation teams to troubleshoot process-related tooling issues, validate mold functionality, and establish optimal processing parameters.
• Conduct root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement robust corrective/preventive actions to reduce cycle times and scrap.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, manufacturing, and refurbishment.
• Understanding of process engineering as it relates to plastic injection molding and high-cavity tooling systems (up to 128 cavities).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (all design work is performed exclusively in SolidWorks).
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Tooling
• Injection Molding
• Solidworks

Benefits

• 401k & Retirement Savings
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave