Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer I – Operations Engineering

As the Sustainment Engineer, you will work with molders to maintain our fleet of injection molding tool sets, support supplier quality and root‑cause analysis, investigate production issues, and provide technical subject‑matter expertise across all brands under Collectors.

Work will be based in our Santa Ana, CA office, with up to 10% occasional travel.

• Asset Lifecycle Management:
  Oversee sustainment and optimization of a high‑volume, global fleet of injection mold tooling.
• New Tooling Integration:
  Lead the technical support for design, fabrication, and qualification of replacement tooling to ensure seamless production continuity.
• Technical Problem Solving:
  Execute deep‑dive root cause investigations for internal production bottlenecks and supplier quality deviations.
• Standardization & Governance:
  Author and maintain comprehensive SOPs to ensure process standardization across the sustainment lifecycle.
• Process Architecture:
  Design and implement robust internal workflows to streamline the sustainment of physical assets.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Proactively identify and pitch data‑driven opportunities for product, equipment, and efficiency enhancements.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a technical bridge between Quality, Purchasing, CI, and Manufacturing to hit operational targets.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)

• 0–3 years of proven success in a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering role.

• Direct experience with the design, maintenance, and material selection of injection‑molded components and tooling.

• Hands‑on experience with ultrasonic welding processes.
• Proficiency in Solid Works or equivalent CAD platform for design review and troubleshooting.
• Background in plastic injection mold tool design is highly desirable.

• Analytical & Inquisitive:
  Naturally curious with a drive to master new systems and a habit of asking the "why" behind the "how".
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and technical writing skills, capable of translating complex issues into actionable plans.
• Adaptable: A disciplined team player who thrives on feedback and remains focused in deadline‑driven environments.
• Meticulous:
  High attention to detail with an organized approach to managing multiple technical priorities.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 – $87,000, varying based on non‑discriminatory factors such as location, job level, experience, and skill set.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for full‑time employees.
• Additional Benefits:
  Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance for full‑time employees.
• 401(K) Matching Plan:
  Competitive 401(k) matching to support future financial goals.
• Vacation:
  Flexible time‑off for all salaried employees.
• Holiday Pay:
  Ten company paid holidays for regular, full‑time employees.
• Employee Discounts:
  Discounts on select grading services for approved submissions.
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Many teams offer flexible schedules to accommodate individual needs.
• Fun Working Environment:
  Celebrations, holiday events, and team‑building activities for all team members.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Collectors uses e‑Verify to validate your legal eligibility.

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