Senior Tooling Engineer

About the role

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to join its Fort Worth, TX team. The role involves end-to-end ownership of new injection mold development from part design for moldability (DFM) through production approval, working closely with mold making suppliers to deliver robust molds for precision connector parts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate part Design for Moldability and mold tooling design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project milestones & communicate with key team members, internal customers, and suppliers.
• Structure projects with clear, well-defined objectives communicated to the supplier.
• Document requirements and functional specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
• Record all associated technical documentation including qualification results.
• Coordinate between internal customers, external suppliers, and supply chain to establish project priority and schedule.
• Provide weekly status reports of progress in all areas of tooling, qualification scheduling, tool transfers, and tool repair status.
• Plan, coordinate and attend all FAT activities on-site at suppliers.
• Provide evaluation of testing results and direct all functional, dimension and visual correction and/or improvements.
• Manage all internal mold testing and qualification tasks.
• Deliver comprehensive mold documentation to facilitate a seamless hand‑off to production molding and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a four‑year ABET accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the injection molding industry with a focus on mold development.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to adapt to changes quickly.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with 3D modeling software required: AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience performing and interpreting Mold flow analyses (MoldEx 3D preferred).
• Familiar with engineering grade resins.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus potential.
• 4 weeks of PTO to relax and recharge.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources.
• Paid holidays and employee recognition programs.
• Collaborative, team‑based culture focused on innovation and quality.
• Opportunities to work with advanced molding technologies and infrastructure systems.
• STEM outreach and community engagement initiatives.