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Truck-Lite

Plastics Tooling Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

... Engineering team. Products include (but are not limited to) LED headlamps & fog lamps, LED signal ... Injection Mold Tooling Development - Candidate will have primary responsibility for overall plastic ...

Rivian

Plastics Tooling Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

... tooling related topics throughout the Vehicle Hardware Engineering organization. * Provide ... Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee ...

ConMet

Senior Plastics Tooling Engineer

Canton, NC

ConMet - Canton location is looking for a Sr. Plastics Tooling Enginer to manage the design ... Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. ConMet is... A ...

ConMet

Senior Plastics Tooling Engineer

Canton, NC · On-site

ConMet - Canton location is looking for a Sr. Plastics Tooling Enginer to manage the design ... Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. ConMet is... A ...

Apple

Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling ...

Apple

Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Cupertino, CA

$163K - $246K/yr

Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling ...

Apple

Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Cupertino, CA

$194K - $293K/yr

Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling ...

Apple

Tooling Engineer - Plastics

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling ...

Inline Plastics

Jr Tooling Engineer

Milford, CT · On-site

Inline Plastics is the leading manufacturer of innovative, high quality, crystal clear, food ... The Jr Tooling Engineer will be responsible for correcting, updating, and maintaining controlled ...

Valeo

Tooling Engineer

Seymour, IN · On-site

Responsible for plastic part engineering according to the specifications in order to meet the ... Methods Manufacturing Manager Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent ...

Valeo

Tooling Engineer

Seymour, IN · On-site

Responsible for plastic part engineering according to the specifications in order to meet the ... Methods Manufacturing Manager Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent ...

J.W. Speaker

Tooling Engineer Technician

Germantown, WI · On-site

The Tooling Engineer Technician plays a key role in supporting the development, sourcing, and ongoing improvement of plastic injection mold tooling used in the production of our products. This role ...

Seaway

Tooling Engineer

Port Richey, FL · On-site

However, we will strongly consider any individual with 5+ years in designing plastic injection tooling. * Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2-year mechanical design degree, or trade ...

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time plastics tooling engineer in the United States is $109,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectFull Time Plastics Tooling EngineerPlastics Manufacturing Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, certifications like CAD or tooling designTechnical diploma or associate degree, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, tooling workshops, manufacturing plantsProduction floors, assembly lines, quality control areas
Job FocusDesign, develop, and optimize plastic molds and toolingOperate machinery, troubleshoot production issues, perform quality checks

The Full Time Plastics Tooling Engineer primarily focuses on designing and developing plastic molds, requiring engineering expertise and design skills. In contrast, the Plastics Manufacturing Technician handles day-to-day production tasks, operating equipment and ensuring quality. Both roles are essential in the plastics industry but differ in responsibilities, skills, and work environment.

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Plastics Tooling Engineer

Plastics Tooling Engineer

Truck-Lite

Erie, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description
NPI (New Product Development) Team Member: Will serve as the technical expert for plastic part design and development on a multi-disciplinary Engineering team. Products include (but are not limited to) LED headlamps & fog lamps, LED signal & marker lighting, and other state-of-the-art lighting and visibility products for commercial vehicles.
Plastic Materials - Provide input to plastic material selection based on intended use, operating environment, and part appearance requirements.
Plastic Part Design & Analysis - Provide input to plastic part design for optimized quality, manufacturability, and appearance. Design input is based on factors such as wall thickness, intended gating, draft & texture requirements, tooling construction - parting line, slides & secondary actions, etc.
Moldflow Analysis - Perform initial analysis to validate initial design and establish ideal molding process (gate location, tonnage, cycle time, weld/knit line locations, predicted warpage).
Injection Mold Tooling Development - Candidate will have primary responsibility for overall plastic part tooling development:
  • Develop Mold Specifications (cavitation, gate & runner type, tooling materials, etc.).
  • Sourcing - Manages tool sourcing & development process following Truck-Lite procedures and practices. (Quote, vendor selection, design & build, sampling/verification, and final approvals).
  • Build: Review and approve mold designs developed by selected tooling suppliers. Oversee tooling design & development activities to assure cost, quality, and timing objectives are met.
  • Qualification: Attend mold qualification trials, establish, and document ideal process parameters, verify molded part quality, provide final approvals and sign-off.

Processing: Provide support to manufacturing teams for in-house mold qualifications. Assist in problem solving efforts to resolve manufacturing issues related to injection mold tooling, material, or processes.
Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established
for the Corporation.
REQUIREMENTS
Will this position have ITAR/EAR responsibilities: X YES ☐ NO
Education (High School, College, Other):
B.S. degree or higher in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology.
Specific Education Requirements:
Strong background in mold flow and thermoplastic injection molding including a background in processing, as well as, proven PC skills including proficiency in MS Project/Word/Excel/Access, and computer aided design experience.
Specific Skills and/or Experience with Software, Equipment, etc.:
Requires technical abilities and people skills, as well as ability to efficiently prioritize tasks.

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