Tooling Engineer (die cast and plastics)

About Our Client

Our client is an international leader in the manufacture of innovative home appliances.

Job Description

• Responsibility for managing global die casting and plastics tooling programmes.
• Liaising with R&D and engineering teams to create cost-effective and feasible designs for parts and assemblies.
• Assist in the selection of suitable raw materials for new product development programmes.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of suppliers.
• Negotiating tooling and parts costs with suppliers.
• Reviewing and approving tool designs for compliance with specifications, costs and production requirements.
• Overseeing tool trials and troubleshooting to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Working with suppliers to meet quality standards and planning their production capacity into the company's long-term plans.
• Continuous improvement of tooling processes to improve product quality and reduce production costs.
• Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, tooling records, project budgets and schedules.
• Keeping management informed of project costs, schedules and changes.
• Continuous evaluation of existing tooling systems to identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
• Implement modifications and improvements to tooling designs to increase productivity, reduce cycle times and improve product quality.
• Responsibility for tool modifications to support design changes.
• Troubleshooting product or tool design and production issues.
• Oversee tool maintenance and repairs to ensure optimum performance and tool life.
• Work with suppliers to resolve tool performance issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime and production disruption.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and procedures in collaboration with suppliers to extend the life of tool systems and minimise the risk of unforeseen failures.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings through optimisation of materials, processes and tools.
• Management of orders, invoices and goods receipts.
• Development of new tooling sources to reduce CapEx costs for new and existing tools.

The Successful Applicant

• University degree in engineering (mechanical engineering, manufacturing or die casting/plastic technology or related).
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in an identical or related position.
• Experience in injection and casting mould design and tooling engineering.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for die casting and plastics, including prototyping.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and analyse mould flow simulation reports.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and team working skills, also remotely (Teams).
• Fluency in English (min. B2), knowledge of Polish and other languages will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and SAP will be an asset.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally if required.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and knowledge of measurement tools.

What's on Offer

• Full-time employment based on an employment contract.
• Performance-based bonus system.
• Non-wage benefits package: private medical care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits system, parking, discounts on company products.
• Opportunity for professional development in an international organisation.