Tooling Engineer I/II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer Description:

Legend Brands is a growing multi-vertical manufacturer serving restoration, cleaning, and construction professionals; performance automotive cooling markets; fish hatchery and aquaculture operations; through a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Dri-Eaz, Mediclean, UnSmoke, OdorX, Sapphire Scientific, Prochem, Chemspec, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource.

Job Description:

Legend Brands is looking for a talented, career-driven individual with unique skills to help us meet our exciting growth goals in the role of Tooling Engineer at our Burlington, WA location. This candidate will ensure that all new injection mold tooling packages are properly defined for the request for quoting process, new tooling files are reviewed in detail prior to metal cutting, complete mold flow analysis and provide feedback to mechanical designers on existing and new parts to ensure designs meet production requirements. A technical leader to advise on new injection molding equipment, automation, and material handling.

Job Requirements:
Support tooling readiness for new parts and products Estimate tooling costs and manage project budgets Evaluate cost saving opportunities through tooling redesign, standardization, or new technologies Stay at the forefront of the latest industry trends and innovations Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews Maintain accurate documentation including tool designs, revision history, maintenance and qualification reports Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tool set up, use and maintenance Analyze production processes to identify tooling related inefficiencies Recommend and implement improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap and downtime Work directly with production teams to resolve tooling and process issues in real time
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Plastics, Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required, plastics material understanding essential Must have 4-7 years of experience in an injection molding operation with a minimum of 1-3 years of practical work experience with machines ranging from 85 ton to 2500 ton Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process-related equipment Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality Ability to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshoot current production issues: self-starter able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD 3D modeling software such as CATIA, MasterCam or equivalent CAM experience MoldEx 3D software experience a plus Demonstrated knowledge and experience with injection mold tool design including shrinkage factors, heat transfer, hot runners, core pulls, venting, gates and runners, draft angles, etc. Machine tool experience preferred; CNC and manual mills, lathes, EDM, grinders, welding, etc. Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Hiring Range:

Between $80,200 - $90,200/Annually

Benefits:

Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays per year, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!

Additional Considerations:
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening
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