MacLean-Fogg Company
Expert Tool Design Engineer
MacLean-Fogg Company, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
Assist in developing innovative tooling and equipment that power MacLean-Fogg’s Engineered Plastic Company. This role focuses on creating high-performance tooling that enhances production efficiency, product quality, and safety in our plastic molding operations.
Job Details
Position Type:
Full-Time/Salaried (Exempt)
Pay Range:
Competitive – Discussed during interview
Work Location:
Onsite – Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Travel:
Up to 10%
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing injection molds, fixtures, and assembly tools to support plastic manufacturing operations.
Review part designs and customer requirements to determine tooling concepts, materials, and processing needs.
Use 3D CAD software to create accurate, detailed models and drawings for mold and tool fabrication.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure mold performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Estimate tooling costs, material requirements, and project timelines for new and modified tools.
Lead efforts to improve tooling design for cycle time reduction, part quality, and mold longevity.
Support automation initiatives to modernize molding and assembly processes.
Oversee tooling suppliers, quotes, and procurement to ensure cost-effective, high-quality deliverables.
Evaluate and implement material and design improvements to enhance tool performance and reduce maintenance.
Skills/Competencies
3D Modeling and CAD Design (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
Injection Mold Design and Fabrication
Plastic Material Knowledge (thermoplastics, resins, and composites)
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Design for Manufacturability and Moldability (DFM/DFMold)
Automation and Tooling Integration
Project Management and Collaboration
Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in tooling or mold design for plastic injection molding operations
Proficiency in CAD modeling and technical drawing for mold and tool fabrication
Strong understanding of mold construction, cooling design, gating, and ejection systems
Proven success leading tooling projects from concept through validation and production launch
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Job Details
Position Type:
Full-Time/Salaried (Exempt)
Pay Range:
Competitive – Discussed during interview
Work Location:
Onsite – Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Travel:
Up to 10%
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing injection molds, fixtures, and assembly tools to support plastic manufacturing operations.
Review part designs and customer requirements to determine tooling concepts, materials, and processing needs.
Use 3D CAD software to create accurate, detailed models and drawings for mold and tool fabrication.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure mold performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Estimate tooling costs, material requirements, and project timelines for new and modified tools.
Lead efforts to improve tooling design for cycle time reduction, part quality, and mold longevity.
Support automation initiatives to modernize molding and assembly processes.
Oversee tooling suppliers, quotes, and procurement to ensure cost-effective, high-quality deliverables.
Evaluate and implement material and design improvements to enhance tool performance and reduce maintenance.
Skills/Competencies
3D Modeling and CAD Design (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
Injection Mold Design and Fabrication
Plastic Material Knowledge (thermoplastics, resins, and composites)
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Design for Manufacturability and Moldability (DFM/DFMold)
Automation and Tooling Integration
Project Management and Collaboration
Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in tooling or mold design for plastic injection molding operations
Proficiency in CAD modeling and technical drawing for mold and tool fabrication
Strong understanding of mold construction, cooling design, gating, and ejection systems
Proven success leading tooling projects from concept through validation and production launch
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