Corporate Tooling - Tooling Engineer

Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!
Mitchell Plastics provides...
Competitive compensation
Development and training plans
Bonus eligibility
RRSP matching
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
Paid time off and paid holidays
The OpportunityOur Corporate Office is looking to grow with the addition of a
Tooling Engineer, reporting into the Corporate Tooling Manager. The Tooling Engineer is a key player in ensuring an efficient, innovative, robust and cost-effective approach is used in all of our new tool development. This role is a primary resource for internal and OEM design reviews. Open minded cooperation with our Engineering Department, outside tool shops and the customer is an integral part of this position. An individual with a collaborative, team-based approach is essential. This position will be based out of our Technical Centre in Kitchener and requires In international travel to all of our facilities within Canada, the United States and Mexico to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage tool builds to ensure craftsmanship and delivery requirements are met.
Review and approve all tool designs prior to tool build.
Evaluate and recommend tooling sources.
Maintain and continuously refine company tooling standards.
Support Engineering and Design activity from a tooling perspective including early feasibility reviews.
Develop costing standards for quoting tools for new business.
Obtain/develop tooling quotes to support new business activity.
Continuously seek opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality and reduce delivery times for tooling
Approve and sign off tools once they have been completed.
Other duties as assigned.
Our Ideal Candidate
Certified Mould Maker or equivalent education & hands-on experience
Must have solid working knowledge of the requirements of tool actions required for the manufacturing of parts
Experienced with various injection mold designs and build concepts
Proficient in interpretation and analysis of Mold Flow Reports
Sound knowledge of metallurgy as it applies to the best practices in injection mold manufacturing and maintenance
Experienced in developing and reviewing feasibility reports for injection mold design and optimal part design concepts
Knowledge of the various mold textures and the application process
Exceptional inter-personal and communication skills, both internally & externally, verbally & digitally
Experience effectively attending meetings, communicating and presenting directly with the OEM Customer
Experience with quoting new tooling from both North American and offshore suppliers
Proficient experience with MS Office including Power Point, Word & Excel
Experience with CAD modelling and analysis an asset
Analytical problem solving & decision-making abilities
Must be a self-directed person that is also capable of working within a team environment
Preference will be given to candidates with plastic injection moulding, thermoplastics and/or automotive industry experience.
Job DetailsSalary Range: 95k – 125k annually.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: 60 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: 8 a.M. – 5 p.M. Monday to Friday
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill an open position
Artificial intelligence may be used during the recruitment process to screen or assess candidate applications.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics
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