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Rockwell Automation · 6 hours ago

Tooling Project Engineer

Ladysmith, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. As a Tooling Project Engineer, you will drive New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and manage production tooling initiatives, leading cross-functional project teams to achieve strategic objectives across Business Units and Operations.

HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage NPI tooling projects including assessment, planning, and replacement of plastic injection molds through production qualification

Develop accurate cost estimates for parts and mold tooling, identify design alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and drive decisions across multiple concurrent replacement projects

Evaluate mold repair requests, determining feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and timelines to ensure alignment with operational goals

Collaborate in commodity-level meetings with Strategic Sourcing, Quality, and Production teams to improve tooling spend and strengthen supplier partnerships

Benchmark and technically assess external suppliers and production facilities using expertise in tooling design and processing

Partner with internal engineers and external suppliers to resolve part design and manufacturability challenges using advanced plastic processing and design knowledge

Maintain up-to-date technical proficiency in plastics to engage with experts, research emerging technologies, and integrate new solutions into future design strategies

Manage project scope, budgets, and specifications, while coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle

Resolve complex process issues, implement global best practices, and lead efforts to reduce variation across tooling and manufacturing processes

Asset management to include planning, budgeting, schedules and suppliers through implementation and product life

Qualification

PMP CertificationLean Six SigmaPlastic ProcessingInjection Mold ToolingProject ManagementCAD SoftwareSAPCost EstimationTechnical ProficiencyCollaborationProblem Solving