Tooling Engineer

JN -112026-561168

Mold & Tooling Process Engineer

CPL are working with our client partner in Bray to source a Tooling Engineer to join their team.

Role

• New Process Development: Lead mold and tooling development by defining project needs, capital requirements (tooling and presses), timelines, and cost estimates.
• Equipment & Supplier Selection: Specify equipment, fixtures, and suppliers for new or updated processes (e.g., scientific injection molding, optical inspection, and sheet metal).
• Vendor Contracting: Partner with Supply Chain Management to negotiate vendor contracts, pricing discounts, warranties, service agreements, and payment terms.
• Qualification & Validation: Lead molding qualification and validation for new products, process changes, and transfers.
• Project & Budget Management: Independently develop tooling quotes, schedules, and budgets, while communicating project status across departments.
• Tooling & Process Implementation: Plan, design, and implement plastic injection and high-cavitation tooling processes to support new product launches and ongoing production.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Deliver cost-effective, high-quality designs that meet customer specs, incorporating input on component design, press configuration, validation, and standardization.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Provide technical support to resolve production issues, integrate fixes into tool revisions, and apply production SPC data to improve future designs.
• Engineering Documentation: Maintain accurate records of ideas, sketches, and key discussions in an approved Design Engineering notebook.

Requirements

• Degree Path: Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Engineering preferred), OR
• Apprenticeship Path: Completion of an accredited four-year Tool and Die apprenticeship program with a minimum of 5 years of experience on the bench, achieving the status of Class A Journeyman, OR
• Equivalent Background: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Project Management: Proven project management skills, including scheduling and resource allocation forecasting.

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of the mold-making process from start to finish, with hands-on experience managing the process.
• Familiarity with all aspects of molding plastics and sheet metal parts.
• Strong knowledge in troubleshooting mold and die issues.
• Proficiency in personal computers, email, and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Please note, if you are an applicant from outside the EU, you must be eligible for employment in Ireland and holding the relevant and necessary work permit.

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