Plastic Extrusion Tooling Design Engineer
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Location: Kohler, WI 53044
Description:
Plastic Extrusion Tooling Design Engineer
This full-time, permanent position as a Plastic Extrusion Tooling Design Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, financially stable, and growing ISO-certified manufacturer of plastic extrusion products. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping the tooling design for profile, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion, while being part of a team that prioritizes technology, employee-friendly environments, and internal growth. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, this role allows you to advance possibly to a department head while contributing significantly to operations with innovative, efficient solutions.
Salary: Up to $85,000 per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills:
Benefits:
This full-time, permanent position as a Plastic Extrusion Tooling Design Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, financially stable, and growing ISO-certified manufacturer of plastic extrusion products. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping the tooling design for profile, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion, while being part of a team that prioritizes technology, employee-friendly environments, and internal growth. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, this role allows you to advance possibly to a department head while contributing significantly to operations with innovative, efficient solutions.
Salary: Up to $85,000 per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creating intricate designs for plastic extrusion tooling specializing in profile, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion.
- Overseeing projects including design, building modifications, tooling installation, and maintenance to support manufacturing operations.
- Providing hands-on support and guidance to machine operators and machinists, working collaboratively to enhance output and efficiency.
- Adjusting and calibrating extrusion tooling to meet production requirements and quality standards.
- Engaging with the manufacturing team to troubleshoot issues and develop sustainable improvements in the production process.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- At least three years of experience in designing plastic extrusion tooling for profile, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion.
- Demonstrated expertise in strong extrusion processing.
- Solid work history, showcasing dedication and consistent career progression within the industry.
- Current residency within a 45-minute range of Kohler, Wisconsin, or willingness to relocate (note: no relocation assistance provided).
- Must be a US citizen or a Green Card holder.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading teams or projects within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
- Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting is a plus.
Skills:
- Proficiency in MasterCAM and Fusion 360 for designing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effective collaboration with teams across the production cycle.
- Adaptability to shift between tasks with varying complexity.
Benefits:
- Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension plans and retirement benefits.
- Structured career development opportunities, with potential to grow into a department head role.
- Stable employment with a company boasting an average employee tenure of 20 years.
- A clean, safe, and highly supportive work environment.