Tooling Engineer

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the design, development, procurement, and support of silicone processing equipment and tooling (including molding, extrusion, and related technologies). This role plans, designs, and coordinates the manufacture of tools and equipment that meet product and process specifications. Works closely with mechanical, product, and process engineering teams to transition equipment from concept through validation to a qualified production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate with cross-functional team members as needed during tooling and equipment qualification, sampling and final part approval
• Troubleshoot issues with production tooling and equipment, coordinate and execute repair activity as needed during development and modification phases
• Support production through ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of tooling
• Perform minor tooling repairs utilizing onsite machine shop capabilities
• Provide manufacturing process development support for new and existing tooling
• Identify, evaluate, and develop external tooling and equipment suppliers as needed
• Lead and coordinate mold design reviews with tool vendors
• Manage tooling and equipment projects, including mold builds, validation, and largeequipment (e.g. presses, extruders)
• Coordinate implementation of cost effective tool design changes
• Support DFM/FMEA activities internally and with customers and suppliers
• Provide status reports to management and customers as needed
• Provide support to project teams as needed
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely project completion
• Communicates with customers and suppliers as needed
• Performs a variety of complex tasks using experience and judgment
• May lead and direct the work of others in various projects and assignments
• Upholds SPG and DuPont vision and core values

• Perform other duties as assigned