Tooling Engineer

Ingersoll Rand • Lincolnshire, IL • 4h ago

Job title: Tooling Engineer

Location: Lincolnshire

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, were driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:

The Tooling/Molding Engineer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of molds, tooling, and related manufacturing processes. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and continuous improvement of tooling systems within plastic injection molding or similar manufacturing environments.

Design, develop, and improve injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software.

Collaborate with product engineering to ensure mold designs meet product specifications and manufacturability requirements.

Support quoting and feasibility analysis for new tooling projects.

Coordinate with tool shops and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective tool fabrication.

Develop and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.

Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions.

Conduct mold trials and validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable).

Establish and maintain process parameters and documentation.

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for molds and tooling.

Analyze tool wear, failures, and downtime; implement improvement strategies.

Drive cost reduction initiatives through tooling and process optimization.

Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) activities.

Provide technical support to production teams to resolve tooling and molding issues.

Train operators and technicians on proper tooling usage and handling.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Manage tooling-related projects from concept to production launch.

Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

37+ years of experience in tooling or molding engineering, preferably in injection molding.

Hands-on experience with mold design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar).

Strong understanding of injection molding processes and materials.

Knowledge of tooling design principles (cooling systems, gating, venting, etc.).

Experience with mold flow analysis is a plus.

Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

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