Tooling and Mold Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Work Location: Hybrid: each week, this role works from our corporate office in Akron, Ohio 2 days and works remotely 3 days; travel to other northeast Ohio locations may be required. This role will require international travel. Formulated to CareGOJO, Makers of PURELL™, is a company for people who want to help the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our innovative PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our 2,500 highly collaborative and creative team members, who love to learn, care for each other, and live our Purpose. We look for people who are inclusive, growth-oriented, and driven to find solutions to big challenges, and we actively support their well-being. If this inspires you, please join us at GOJO.
Role ObjectiveEnsure the quality, reliability and uptime of GOJO tooling through proactive analysis of tools, molds, maintenance records, process capability studies, component quality, life cycle status, projected service demands, and risk assessments. Disciplined scientific approach, to detailed data collection and generation, documented statistical analytics and formal reports. Efficient and organized information collection and storage with user friendly access and flexible report format capabilities.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the development and implementation of strategies and processes for maintenance of existing tools, and the design and build of new tools Maintains documentation of tooling preventive maintenance, modification or repair of GOJO owned toolsTechnical liaison for troubleshooting quality concerns, identifying and implementing corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) for molded componentsCreates and maintains database for production tooling and engineering prototype toolingIdentifies critical to quality measurements (CTQ) in AutoCAD or Creo drawingsCreates and maintains documentation system for engineering trial data.Cross-references engineering documents to Change ControlsFollows and supports current Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)Ensures security and preservation of records in storageReviews current information management methods and recommends improvementsConducts orientations and trainings of team members in tooling processesAssesses tooling vendors' design, equipment, and process capabilitiesAssists engineering & maintenance staff on production and prototype tooling and processesCreates and maintains engineering documentationThrough the use of engineering measurement tools, verifies and documents mechanical componentsParticipates in cost reduction activities and projects as directed
Education and ExperienceEngineering experience requiredBachelor's degree in plastics or engineering preferred; in addition to degree, minimum of one (1) injection molding or tool engineering experience required, either as an intern/co-op or employee In lieu of degree, minimum five (5) years' of molding or tool engineering experience requiredPractical experience using Creo or SOLIDWORKS requiredStrong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills required, in addition to strong technical skills
Supervision/CoordinationThis role does not supervise others but does coordinate project work with other technical resources.
Travel RequirementsTravel - valid passport required for international travelOvernight Travel - 20% or greater - required To Apply:To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.
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