ITW Medical · 5 months ago
Tooling Engineer
Hebron, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expITW Medical is a company focused on tooling engineering, and they are seeking a Tooling Engineer to manage tooling operations and provide technical expertise in enhancing designs. The role involves coordinating tooling repair, preventive maintenance, and supporting new product development initiatives.
Health CareManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates tooling operations to include internal and external tooling repair, PM execution and spare part inventory
Lead tool review meetings to ensure alignment on tool design prior to kick-off
Continuous improvement and sustainability of tooling, equipment and processes within the operations team
Develops and maintains a preventive maintenance strategy to track the status of and ensure the maintenance of new tools. Partner with in-house tooling associate to execute basic PM’s as-needed
Establishes and maintains internal tooling standards and implements best practices (including designs, components, spare parts, etc.)
Troubleshoots production issues where tooling support is needed or requested
Utilizes data to propose refurbishments, updates, modifications, and repairs to tooling
Participates in design reviews to challenge tooling designs, provide direction related to new launch tooling, and attends onsite/offsite (vendor) sampling meetings
Fosters relationships with new and existing tool shops for tooling work
Visits machine shops as needed to coordinate the repair and modification of tools
Provides leadership on tooling initiatives, Supports tool room work as needed with the setup, review or maintenance of tools
Coordinates sampling, metrology, and necessary modifications of new tools
Defines and supports the execution of Tooling IQ, OQ, and PQ efforts
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience with all type of conventional tool room machineries -- grinding, milling and EDM of hands-on tooling and tooling design experience required
4-year college degree in related field or its equivalent or 10 years' experience in injection mold making and preventive maintenance
Strong understanding of mold building, raw materials, equipment, and molding techniques required
Ability to mentor, train and develop personnel
Strong experience with high cavitation injection tools required
Possesses knowledge of punch integrated tooling, double shot and insert molding required
Ability to perform mold flow analysis required
Knowledge of calculating press tonnage and cycle times required
Ability to travel up to 10% required
Benefits
Vacation - up to 120 hours of time within first year
Sick - up to 40 hours of time within first year
Floating Holiday - up to 8 hours of time within first year
Holiday - 10 paid holidays per year, these holidays are selected by the Division
Company
ITW Medical
ITW Medical is a medical device manufacturer.
201-500 employees
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