Tooling Engineer I - Central Garden & Pet

Monroe, NJ 08831

About the Job

The Tooling Engineer I will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and improving mold designs, creating, reviewing and approving 2D/3D CAD drawings, injection molding process improvements, performs research, design, and development of the manufacturing processes. This includes tooling life cycle management.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this role will primarily be based out of our Monroe Township, NJ facility with travel to our Neptune City, NJ facility on an as-needed basis.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

Creating 2D/3D CAD drawings, preferably with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
Design of injection-molding tooling, management of tooling fabrication process.
Provide technical support to production regarding processing issues and quality problems due to material, machine, process, or tooling issues.
Create and improve injection-molding and extrusion machinery.
Understand molding materials along with material preparation, handling, and machine rheology.
Analyze manufacturing data, production, and machinery lines to suggest improvements.
Develop and design engineered plastic parts, insert molded parts, and assemblies and edible parts.
Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment and design necessary components.
Analyze quality control data and utilize to correct flaws and defects. Document mold and machine information for process sheets and troubleshooting information.
Review existing validation reports while maintaining CAD files and updates.
Create new reports and verifications. Research and develop new manufacturing processes.
Analyze mold flow, part advisor analysis, finite element analysis, and stress/fatigue analysis on plastics.
Design hot/cold runner molds, develop 3D solid mold designs, and prepare mold-filling simulations.
Create water diagrams and hot runner wiring schematics.
Work with vendors to provide new molds, Hot Runner platforms, and repairing molds due to damage or quality issues along with spare parts.
Provide purchase requisitions for purchases, control finances, and coordinate purchases, deliveries and follow-up with other departments.
Work with the Research and Development and Marketing groups on new projects/parts through mold design and quotes and the printing of 3D parts for evaluation and review.
Other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

Minimum 5 years Plastic Injection Mold Experience.
Must have critical thinking skills, desire to improve processes, and ability to take ownership of activities.
BS degree in engineering or 5 years of experience in mold tooling design.
Knowledge and working understanding of tool construction and corrective/repair recommendations.
Extensive experience in the design and development of high cavitation thermos-plastic injection molds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with all levels of staff, customers, suppliers, and operations.
Hands on experience with CAD software and MS Office.
Demonstrated success handling multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with lean manufacturing and change management preferred.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Free Life and Disability Insurance.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401k with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program.
Access to thousands of free online courses.
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with a cash bonus.
Access to on-demand pay.
Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source : Central Garden & Pet