Tooling Engineer

CIE Automotive is a supplier of components and sub-assemblies for the global automotive market, basing its actions on the use of complementary technologies and various associated processes. CIE Automotive offers multi-services and solutions that seek to maximize the efficiency of production processes through innovation. In both projects we are growing sustainably and profitably to position ourselves as the benchmark partne r by satisfying our customers with comprehensive, innovative, and competitive solutions with high added value.

CIE USA-Century Plastics , a division of the global enterprise CIE Automotive, is seeking a talented Tooling Engineer to join our team.

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Injection Molding Tooling Manager

Primary Purpose:

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for supporting the engineering and manufacturing teams with primary tooling (injection molds, compression molds, and RIM tooling) needs. Manages production & prototype tooling requirements to drive the company forward.

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain tooling spec packages for new business quoting
• Responsible for working within and meeting tooling budget for tooling requirements
• Responsible for assisting and developing tooling budgets new model programs
• Drive Product Engineers to make sure product design meets best practices
• Support Product Engineering team with design feasibility
• Prepare and issue RFQ’s for all primary tools
• Ensure RFQ packages are accurate for quoting
• RFQ follow up with purchasing and ensure summary documents are completed
• Trouble shoot and resolve production tool related issues if needed
• Support manufacturing team as required
• Production & Prototype Build - Phases / Tools / Pre-Production Builds:
• Support Customer Meetings
• Support all Production & Prototype molding trials
• Lead tooling design reviews with suppliers
• Assist sales & cost estimating team with budgetary tooling cost
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure all deliverables are met
• Obtain weekly timing charts from suppliers and distribute to team
• Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements.
• Track & ensure tools meet program required milestones
• Maintain & Update CIE Molding Standards

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in injection molding tooling design and manufacturing required.
• Position requires 5+ years in the mold making and molding industry.
• BS or MS Plastics Engineer preferred or equivalent work experience in a technical field.
• Proficient at Word, Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage and track multiple programs
• Working knowledge of molding operations that are relevant to our company
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate through the manufacturing floors without assistance
• Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally (part, boxes, etc.)
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally with passport (primarily within United States and Canada, but also including Mexico and Europe)