Job Summary
Our client, a leader in the interconnect industry is looking for a tooling engineer (injection molding). Key qualifications include, 6+ years of related experience in thermoplastics, thermosets, injection molding (e.g. product design, validation of tools), mold flows, troubleshooting and resolving tooling issues familiarity with molding processes.
location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Tooling Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for complex injection mold projects, managing the entire lifecycle from initial concept and design through build, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and final qualification.
- Design & Engineering Excellence: Lead the design and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews for high-precision, multi-cavity tools, including specialized systems like hot runners and valve gates, while ensuring optimal steel selection and cooling strategies.
- Technical Validation & Simulation: Evaluate mold flow analysis and simulation results to drive design changes, and oversee mold trials and sampling to validate tool performance and part quality.
- Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Identify and resolve complex tooling issues (such as warp, flash, or dimensional variation) and implement cost-effective upgrades to improve cycle times and tool longevity.
- Documentation & Standards: Establish global tooling standards and maintenance best practices while maintaining meticulous records of design history, qualification reports, and technical risk assessments for leadership.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 6 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
Skills
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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