Tooling Engineer

Company: MacLean-Fogg
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg is a worldwide enterprise currently operating 40 global manufacturing facilities across 5 continents with annual sales in excess of one billion (USD) and a workforce of over 3,200 people. MacLean-Fogg is a privately held enterprise headquartered in Mundelein, IL USA and is comprised of two primary businesses, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions and MacLean Power Systems. MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) is a leading manufacturer of fastener components, engineered components and engineered plastics for automotive, heavy truck, and other diverse industries. MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of products for electric utility, telecommunications and civil markets.

Job Summary

Core member of new product introduction team while support existing production for thermoplastic injection molds

Job Duties
--- Responsible for the project management of new molds in addition to reviewing issues with existing molds, offering solutions for improvement
--- Act as a mentor & SME (Subject Matter Expert) to the toolroom and other team members on tooling issues. Work with production team and Engineering debugging molding tooling concerns and issues that arise.
--- Work closely with current and new tooling vendors to outsource necessary tooling updates that are needed that are above and beyond current in-house capabilities
--- Participate in design reviews for DFM - with Project Engineer and team
--- Enhance the existing matrix of recommended vendors for tooling based upon technology, capability, performance, delivery, and cost as how it applies to the business needs.
--- Work with engineering to identify issues with production mold performance, cost reductions and recommend tooling improvements
--- Maintain tooling spares, keeping CAD documentation (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) current
--- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately by establishing PM frequencies, documenting changes to any and all tooling
--- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
--- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
--- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education
--- Perform work under general supervision
--- Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter for injection molds (Including but not limited to thermoplastic, rubber, over molding, 2 shot, vertical and horizontal presses etc..)
--- May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
--- Preferred bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills
--- Experience with SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD
--- Moldflow experience is a plus
--- Journeyman toolmaker and/or designer. Minimum of 10 years direct tool room experience
--- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
--- Technical expertise with injection molding tooling
--- Design expertise of injection molds to provide intellectual advice on new tool builds and revisions to stay ahead of the curve.
--- Analytical thinking skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg Company has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean-Fogg Company believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin,citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Other details

• Job Family Engineering
• Pay Type Salary
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