Tool Design Engineer / Mold Shop Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $90,000 per year
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Open to Canadian Citizens

Focus of Position
As the Tool Design Engineer / Mold Shop Manager you will participate in mold design activities from start to finish. Interacting with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customers expectations are met.

Responsibilities

  • Support new business quotes with part feasibilities, and costing
  • Technical documentation and reference drawings for projects
  • Create reports updating projects, gauge progress and act on deficiency
  • Manage our Tooling preventative maintenance program
  • Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Review and approve tools received from 3rd party supplier’s,
  • Develop pre-design from information provided by the customer and may be required to develop several concepts to achieve a final design direction.
  • Evaluate functions and fits in existing tools
  • Assign correct fits for assemblies, material, and tolerances for tooling components
  • Design manufacturing process for tooling components
  • Work with outsource suppliers· Work with tool makers to improve tools performance and service·
  • Design jigs and fixtures

Qualifications/ Education

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 5years’ experience in injection molding
  • Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software is required
  • Experience using computer engineering applications with a strong emphasis on utilizing Solidworks
  • Knowledge and experience with formal documentation systems and methods particularly ISO 9001/2015
  • Ensures the integrity of all design information communicated on assigned programs.
  • Ability to view and interpret three-dimensional drawings,
  • Experience in the plastics industry would be a strong asset
  • Must have a strong desire to design world-class injection molds
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced team environment
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
  • Excellent attendance, work habits, and organizational skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to use the 8D process would be an asset
  • Practical knowledge of machining processes is an asset
  • Other duties as assigned

Soft Skills

  • Extensive experience and expertise on injection molding tooling design.
  • High level of attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
  • Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attendance,
  • Ability to present proper company image when meeting with customers.

Work Safe

  • Steel toed shoes is always a must in the plant. Candidate must provide own safety shoes.
  • Safety glasses are the responsibility of the employee
  • Must adhere to established policies and procedure
  • Must always wear PPE