Sr. Engineer - Manufacturing & Tooling

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Onsite
- Sheridan, AR

The Plastics Tooling Engineer oversees the end-to-end design, development, procurement, and validation of plastic injection molds and related manufacturing fixtures. Thisrole acts as a critical technical bridge between product design, quality assurance,and manufacturing, ensuring all tools meet strict performance, budget, and aesthetic requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of polymer behavior with advanced mold-making engineering to optimize production efficiency and scale high-volume manufacturing.

• Lead tool designand development from early conceptual phases through final engineering validation.
• Conduct extensive Design for Manufacturability(DFM) reviews to evaluate part feasibility and drive geometric changes that protect tool scalability.
• Analyze Moldflow simulations, part advisor outputs, andstress/fatigue data to optimize gating locations, cooling strategies, an dejection systems.
• Maintain digital assetsby managing and updating CADfiles, customer prints, water diagrams, and hot runner schematics.

• Draft Request for Quotes (RFQs), evaluate supplier capabilities, and lead the technical assessment for mold-builder selection.
• Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets and meet master timelines for internal and external tool builds.
• Perform regular auditsand tracking of global or domestic tooling vendors regarding quality, delivery schedules, and construction standards.

• Coordinate tooling trials (T1/T2), troubleshoot processing flaws, and establish parameters for the optimal molding environment.
• Review validation documents, and final First Article Inspection (FAI) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports to officially sign off on new production lines.
• Sustain production machinery by analyzing data patterns, establishing preventative maintenance protocols, and implementing continuous improvement measures.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a highly related engineering discipline with 3+ years of hands‑on experience in plastic injection mold manufacturing, mold design, or tooling program tracking
• High proficiency in CAD modeling software (e.g. Solid Works, Creo, NX) and CAM software
• Strong expertise in Moldflow simulation software and advanced DFM practices
• Deep understanding of hot/cold runner systems, tool steel selections, and various polymer behaviors
• Familiarity with Quality tools such as SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma techniques
• Ability to work comfortably in active manufacturing plant floors

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