Job Description
Tooling Engineer | Injection Molding
Our client is a privately held U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in custom injection molding and full-service contract manufacturing for OEM customers across a wide range of industries, including medical devices, industrial equipment, automotive components, electronics, and automation systems. The company is known for its engineering expertise, ISO 9001-certified quality standards, comprehensive production capabilities-from design and tooling through molding, assembly, finishing, and testing-and its commitment to delivering complex manufacturing solutions that improve customer efficiency, quality, and speed to market.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
A successful Tooling Engineer | Injection Molding should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent experience in mold making, mold design, or tooling engineering may be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in tooling engineering, mold making, or mold design within the plastics injection molding industry; alternatively, a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of applicable experience.
- Strong knowledge of injection mold design, mold construction, thermoplastic and engineered resin materials, injection molding equipment, and molding processes.
- Experience using 3D CAD software for product and tooling design, with SolidWorks experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience performing and interpreting Mold Flow Analysis (MFA) to support tooling and process development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from concept through production launch, including schedule, budget, and risk management responsibilities.
- Familiarity with formal project management methodologies and project management software preferred.
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.
- Strong understanding of quality principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and manufacturing best practices.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality products, minimizing waste and production defects, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.
What's on Offer:
- Salary up to roughly $120k depending on experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- And More!
Job summary:
Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Engineering Design and R&D Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Chicago Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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