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AMETEK · 3 hours ago

Tooling Engineer

Bridgeport, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of markets. The Tooling Engineer will manage and engineer the design, build, and development of tooling related to the Injection Molding Process, leading projects to improve quality and reduce costs.

ElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use of Society of Plastics Industry Standards (SPI) for mold build classification and texture/surface appearance recognition

Experienced in plastic injection molding tool construction standards for single and multi-cavity molds

Decide on tool design concept, with tool designers

Subject matter expert during component manufacturing design reviews (internal and external)

Lead internal and external Design Review meetings with cross functional teams to engineer a tool to meet customer and plant requirements

Debug and groom tools to meet quality and manufacturing standards

Track and monitor the entire tool performance for cost, quality, and delivery against quoted assumptions

Provide general technical assistance to the Tool Room personnel as required

Liaison between internal departments including, but not limited to, Quality, Molding, Project Engineering, Tool Room, Shipping, and Scheduling

Responsible for continuous improvement tool related issues on respective program families

Coordinates both corrective action and continuous improvement activities

Supports day to day activities as needed on the production floor

Knowledge of both Crystalline & Amorphous plastics resin (examples include polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, Nylon and Co-polyesters)

Use and understanding of Mold Flow analysis simulations

Use and understanding of in-cavity sensors for process development

Prepare or update procedures, work instructions and process sheets as required

Develop and maintain strong working relationship with functional groups (Engineering, Quality Operations, Manufacturing, Clients, Suppliers)

Become Subject Matter Expert for assigned processes and support customer, ISO, FDA, and internal audits

Comply with department procedures and ISO and FDA regulations

Development and implementation of process improvement projects as well as new process development, including working with outside contractors

Discovers potential problems, solves problems, and implements changes in primary and secondary operation processes

Responsible for working as part of the team to improve customer service, reduce scrap, reduce lead-time, improve product flow, reduce product cost, and provide smooth implementation of new products

Work with other engineers and production operators during tool development

Occasionally responsible for working with Quality Engineering to develop quality plans and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices

Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles

Strong history of mentoring coworkers in overall personal development

Qualification

Injection MoldingTool DesignMold Flow AnalysisSPI StandardsProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Engineering degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Thorough working knowledge of primary or secondary production equipment and processes required

Should have demonstrated ability in leading projects through the evaluation of information and responding accordingly using project management tools such as Gant charts, etc

Excellent oral and written communication skills required

The ability to work as part of a cross functional team is essential to the job

Ability to work and contribute in a team oriented, continuous improvement, manufacturing environment

Personal computer, problem solving, team building, and SPC skills required

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required

Excellent follow-up skills required and ability to independently solve problems and make recommendations