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Assistant Plastics Tooling Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Deloitte

Delivery Management Engineer II

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

Strong fluency in Python scripting for automation, integrations, and tooling customization. Release Train Engineering (RTE): Experience in environment oversight, migration, release management, and ...

Anduril Industries

CNC Programmer/Operator

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$24.75 - $34/hr

Experience with live tooling CNC lathes * Experience with Fanuc, Fagor, HAAS or Siemens controls * 5-axis simultaneous programming * Familiarity with various composites and plastics, etc.

Millennium Print Group

CNC Machinist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

... plastics * Strong shop math, trigonometry, and technical problem-solving abilities * Precision ... Multi-axis CNC programming experience (4-axis or 5-axis) * Fixture design and tooling fabrication ...

Millennium Print Group

CNC Machinist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

... plastics * Strong shop math, trigonometry, and technical problem-solving abilities * Precision ... Multi-axis CNC programming experience (4-axis or 5-axis) * Fixture design and tooling fabrication ...

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How much do assistant plastics tooling engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant plastics tooling engineer in Raleigh, NC is $81,506.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $91,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Plastics Tooling Engineer vs Plastics Manufacturing Technician?

AspectAssistant Plastics Tooling EngineerPlastics Manufacturing Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Plastics EngineeringTechnical diploma or certification in plastics technology
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, tooling workshops, engineering departmentsProduction floors, manufacturing plants, assembly lines
Job FocusDesign, develop, and improve plastic molds and toolingOperate machinery, troubleshoot production issues, ensure quality

The Assistant Plastics Tooling Engineer primarily focuses on designing and developing plastic molds, working closely with engineering teams. In contrast, the Plastics Manufacturing Technician handles the day-to-day operation of manufacturing equipment and ensures production runs smoothly. Both roles are essential in the plastics industry but differ in their responsibilities and work environments.

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Injection Molding-Engineering Manager

Rosti North America

Cary, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Description:

Rosti Offers:

  • A dynamic team environment in a growth-focused medical-device, small component manufacturing facility.
  • Comprehensive benefits program (health, dental, retirement savings, etc.).
  • Opportunity to lead mission-critical engineering operations producing high-precision parts and to drive manufacturing excellence.
  • Professional development opportunities and career growth in a manufacturing leadership role.

Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and support our plastic injection molding operations. This role combines leadership responsibilities with direct technical involvement in process optimization, tooling, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in injection molding, team leadership, and manufacturing engineering.


Job Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary at any time.

  • Benchmark, propose and maintain the company as a leader in custom manufacturing and contract services, injection molding and engineering services
  • Propose the company’s forward progress to upper management as required
  • Train, develop skills and monitor performance of engineering staff
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and supply chain teams to meet operational goals.
  • Monitor engineering activity to verify conformance to customer requirement and implementation of standards and policies.
  • Initiate engineering standard procedures to ensure quality of services, that product and tooling meets the customer’s expectation and respond to request for quotation
  • Participate in development of tooling standards direction design review and recommend solutions for quality tools and programs for customer satisfaction
  • Initiate procedures to ensure sound project/product management, including procedures for financial program tracking, project management and on-time deliveries
  • Develop stronger skills and knowledge for the engineering staff in an effort for them to understand their respective jobs and the ability to accomplish the above duties and tasks related to their position
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in plastic injection molding, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • 5+ years of experience in tooling, processing, and CAD within the custom molding industry.
  • Strong knowledge of custom injection molding standards, practices, and manufacturing systems.
  • Experience with contract assembly services, BOM development, ERP software, and quality systems.
  • Familiarity with statistics, FMEA, cost accounting standards, and industrial engineering principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • RJG or similar scientific molding training.
  • Experience with automation and robotics in molding environments.
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.