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Tooling Engineer/Designer 

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MME group, a contract manufacturer in Vadnais Heights, MN, is looking for a career-oriented individual to join our team. We are committed to employee success and support a core set of values and behaviors that reward and recognize your efforts and talent.

We are looking for a Tooling Engineer/Designer to join our team! The Tooling Engineer drives new injection mold tooling from the concept to completion & support existing production tooling. This individual will be responsible for tools built internally and externally, perform DFM activities, overseeing tool design acceptance, maintaining schedules and budgets, & problem solving through the life of the tool. This role also includes creating new mold and/or fixture designs as required (less than 10% of role).

  • Sustain production tooling and drive preventative maintenance activities.
  • Drive production tooling repairs, revisions, and budget.
  • Aids in developing quotes for new tooling, revisions, and repairs.
  • Support & sustain our tool storage process.
  • Update and maintain customer tooling audits (quarterly).
  • Responsible for storing CAD files, customer prints, and related documents.
  • Drive new tooling through the entire development phase.
    • Work with Business Development to obtain project scope (budget, lead-time, key deliverables).
    • Takes info from Biz Dev and owns all aspects of the tooling from that point forward.
    • Perform Design & DFM activities and engage with customers to work through these issues.
    • Modify CAD files and communicate DFM issues using PowerPoint’s and WebEx.
    • Determine gate locations, ejector pin locations, document parting line locations, inserts required, actions required, etc.
    • Perform mold flow analysis as required.
    • Oversee and approve mold designs (both internal and external).
    • Work with customer to obtain documented design approval when applicable.
    • Document and resolve tooling issues while pushing for production approval.
  • While mold design is not the primary responsibility, we do want this individual to be able to perform this task. Being able to assist with light mold designs and help push through tooling revisions will be a critical function of this role.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

 

 

 

 
Position Requirements
  • Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2 year mechanical design degree, or trade school preferred with an emphasis on mold making.
  • School Diploma/GED required
  • The ideal candidate is an experienced tooling engineer with a strong background in tool design and troubleshooting plastic injection molds. However, we will strongly consider any individual with 5+ years in designing plastic injection tooling.
  • 5+ years of experience in the plastic injection molding industry.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and readily adapts to changes necessary to support the business.
  • Demonstrates and drives MME’s culture.
  • Keen awareness of and background in plastic, silicone & cleanroom injection molding
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Competent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
  • Solve practical problems. Uses limited information regarding molding parameters and tool design to develop action plan and solve technical problems.
  • Strong working knowledge of Creo (Pro Engineer) preferred, however candidates with SolidWorks experience will also be considered.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and meet defined deliverables.
  • Understanding of scientific molding & validation processes is a plus (DOE, IQ, OQ, PQ).
  • Previous relationship with other tool shops is a plus.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs unaided.

MME group is a place for people who care about their work, care about their co-workers and know how to have fun! We offer comprehensive and competitive health and retirement benefits to full-time employees, professional development, and celebrate our successes with awards, recognition and company-sponsored events.

If you are looking to join a fun company with rewarding career opportunities, apply now!

 
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Location Vadnais Heights  
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