Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC · 1 day ago
Plastic Injection Tooling Engineer
Romulus, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDetroit Thermal Systems, LLC is seeking a Tooling Engineer to assist in the design and development of Injection Mold tooling. The role involves evaluating vendor capabilities, providing technical support to various departments, and managing tooling projects to ensure quality production.
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Responsibilities
Review and evaluate product designs to ensure manufacturability and suitability for tooling construction
Define tooling requirements and provide cost estimates and quotations to Project Management for customer approval
Obtain and evaluate quotes for new tooling, tooling revisions, and repair work
Develop, maintain, and track tooling build schedules and progress charts to support company launch and production timelines
Limited travel to domestic and international tooling vendors to conduct on-site design reviews, tool buy-offs, and production trials
Supervise tooling startup, debug, and validation activities at company facilities and external vendor locations
Manage tooling projects through approval, production release, and final payment milestones
Coordinate and oversee engineering changes, tool modifications, and major repairs performed both in-house and at external tooling suppliers
Provide technical input and recommendations for capital equipment purchases related to tooling and manufacturing processes
Maintain awareness of current and emerging tooling technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, mini-improvement projects, and required training activities
Maintain and manage the tooling database, including tool drawings and documentation, using CAD software (SpinFire experience preferred)
Lead and participate in tooling meetings; communicate equipment status, tooling issues, and resolution plans to manufacturing, ensuring open and effective cross-functional communication
Qualification
Required
Assist in the design and development of Injection Mold tooling
Evaluate vendor capabilities and assist in vendor selection
Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing and other operating departments needing assistance
Follow build, tryout, and approval of production tooling in a timely manner
Support Company Molding facility and tooling vendors to produce quality injection molds and maintain tooling capability to support production
Review and evaluate product designs to ensure manufacturability and suitability for tooling construction
Define tooling requirements and provide cost estimates and quotations to Project Management for customer approval
Obtain and evaluate quotes for new tooling, tooling revisions, and repair work
Develop, maintain, and track tooling build schedules and progress charts to support company launch and production timelines
Limited travel to domestic and international tooling vendors to conduct on-site design reviews, tool buy-offs, and production trials
Supervise tooling startup, debug, and validation activities at company facilities and external vendor locations
Manage tooling projects through approval, production release, and final payment milestones
Coordinate and oversee engineering changes, tool modifications, and major repairs performed both in-house and at external tooling suppliers
Provide technical input and recommendations for capital equipment purchases related to tooling and manufacturing processes
Maintain awareness of current and emerging tooling technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, mini-improvement projects, and required training activities
Maintain and manage the tooling database, including tool drawings and documentation, using CAD software
Lead and participate in tooling meetings; communicate equipment status, tooling issues, and resolution plans to manufacturing, ensuring open and effective cross-functional communication
Engineering Degree plus three years experience or Associate's Degree plus eight years experience as a Journeyman mold maker with five years experience in similar work fields
Good communication and cooperation skills with all levels of manufacturing and management
Good general capabilities in JIT, Thermoset and Thermoplastics
B.S. in Engineering or technical area with 5 to 7 years experience in tool or mold processing environment
Preferred
SpinFire experience preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC
Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC develops and manufactures climate control systems and components.
501-1000 employees
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