Tooling Engineer I

About the Role

As the Sustainment Engineer, you will be responsible for working with our molders to maintain our fleet of injection molding tool sets. You will support supplier quality to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective action and support operations internally by investigating production issues and implementing appropriate solutions. You will act as a technical subject matter expert for internal stakeholders supporting every brand under Collectors. You'll report to the Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering and work onsite from our Santa Ana, CA office. Up to 10% of occasional travel to domestic and international vendors and Collectors locations.

Onsite Requirement

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You'll Do

• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee the sustainment and optimization of a high-volume, global fleet of injection mold tooling
• New Tooling Integration: Lead the technical support for the design, fabrication, and qualification of replacement tooling to ensure seamless production continuity
• Technical Problem Solving: Execute deep-dive root cause investigations for internal production bottlenecks and supplier quality deviations
• Standardization & Governance: Author and maintain comprehensive SOPs to ensure process standardization across the sustainment lifecycle
• Process Architecture: Design and implement robust internal workflows to streamline the sustainment of physical assets
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and pitch data-driven opportunities for product, equipment, and efficiency enhancements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical bridge between Quality, Purchasing, CI, and Manufacturing to hit operational targets

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
• Professional Experience: 0–3 years of proven success in a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Technical Expertise: Direct experience with the design, maintenance, and material selection of injection molded components and tooling

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with ultrasonic welding processes
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platforms for design review and troubleshooting
• Background in plastic injection mold tool design is highly desirable

Soft Skills

• Analytical & Inquisitive: Naturally curious with a drive to master new systems and a habit of asking the "why" behind the "how"
• Communication: Strong verbal and technical writing skills, capable of translating complex issues into actionable plans
• Adaptable: A disciplined team player who thrives on feedback and remains focused in deadline-driven environments
• Meticulous: High attention to detail with an organized approach to managing multiple technical priorities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $87,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities