Tool Design Engineer

Now hiring! Tool Design Engineer

Wyandotte, MI

We are looking for a Tool Design Engineer to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

We are seeking a skilled tooling design professional to support Cellasto manufacturing operations through the design, development, and optimization of production molds, gauges, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools. In this role, you will leverage advanced tooling design principles and extensive expertise in SolidWorks or Creo to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and workplace safety.

You will be responsible for designing, launching, and providing ongoing support for new production molds, gauges, fixtures, and related production equipment. Working closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will ensure tooling solutions meet product specifications, manufacturing requirements, and operational objectives. Through effective project coordination and continuous improvement efforts, you will play a key role in reducing reject rate and supporting the successful introduction of new products and technologies within the Cellasto plant.

As a Tool Design Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Designing Cellasto foaming molds according to global design guidelines, supporting the successful introduction of new products into production phase with minimal reject levels.
• Coordinating the construction and modification of tools, managing timelines and ensuring global quality specification for tools are met.
• Supporting the Design review and Reject Rate meetings and providing technical insights for design optimizations, with focus in product functionality and process performance (reject levels and manufacturability).
• Supporting Operations in troubleshooting existing tool to minimize the level of reject rate by suggesting and implementing design optimizations, according to the global design guidelines and in alignment with S&E and Quality.
• Designing, coordinating the construction and introducing assembling fixtures and inspection gauges.
• Managing projects workflows and design documentation.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or correlated area, with a blend of professional experience that supports the success in the role.
• Possess preferably at least 10 years of experience in in tool or product design for automotive industry in one or more of the following operations: molding (cast, injection or blow molding), machining or assembly.
• Have a solid ability in designing with CAD (CREO Elements/Pro/Solid Works preferred), construction and process verification and DFM principles.
• Have solid understanding of the mold design process including interpreting part designs and translating to mold designs and drawings, incorporating DFM requirements and leading mold design reviews.
• Understand tool construction process.
• Are proficient with MS Office, Solid Works, Document Management Systems.
• Have strong EHS orientation and emphasis in both personnel and process safety.
• Are able to lead yourself and execute your work with minimal level of supervision.
• Are a good team player and communicate well across multiple levels of the organization.

Then…

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Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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