Growing Manufacturing firm in the Ft Wayne, Indiana area has a need for a Tooling/Plastics Engineer. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package than can be done remotely.

• Work together with other engineers, process techs, tool makers and quality techs.
• Manage details of new projects including customer communication.
• Perform both part and tooling design work.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and suggest tooling or process changes.
• Manage project schedules. Communicate with internal and external customers.
• Interface with sales staff and customers to promote product development.
• Respond to tooling and part RFQ’s in partnership with sales staff.
• Review customers’ part designs for feasibility and work with customers on design for manufacturing.
• Provide material expertise and offer recommendations internally and to customers.
• Oversee and participate in R & D projects.
• Ensure strong internal quality compliance.
• Provide manufacturing support.
• Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement and maximum efficiency.
• Travel as necessary to work with customers, attend trade shows and trainings, and see products in application.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics & Polymers Engineering, or Related Field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing and tooling design.
• Experience in design for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic and polymer materials.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks design software.
• Familiarity with quality systems, i.e. ISO, PPAPs, FMEA.

Competencies :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a variety of different organizational levels.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.