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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Tooling Engineer

Manchester, CT · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Tooling Engineer Manchester, Connecticut, United States (On-site) Senior Injection Molding Tooling ... The ideal candidate will have strong experience with plastic injection mold design, new mold builds ...

GE Appliances

Senior Plastics Process Engineer

Decatur, AL · On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

Join our team as a Senior Plastics Process Engineer and lead the development, optimization, and ... Partner with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ...

Magna

Sr Tooling Engineer

Lancaster, OH · On-site

The Senior Tooling Engineer is expected to ensure the most up to date technologies are utilized to continuously improve our product, meeting our customer's expectations and promote innovations ...

Midland-Marvel Recruiters

Plastics Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Multi-billion company has an excellent opportunity available for a Sr. Plastics Engineer. Responsibilities: Process improvement, troubleshooting, OEE, material utilization, root cause analysis, Lean ...

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 ...

GE Appliances

Senior Plastics Process Engineer

Decatur, AL · On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

Join our team as a Senior Plastics Process Engineer and lead the development, optimization, and ... Partner with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ...

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 Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior plastics tooling engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Plastics Tooling Engineer vs Plastics Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectSenior Plastics Tooling EngineerPlastics Manufacturing Engineer
Primary FocusDesign, development, and optimization of plastic molds and toolingOverseeing plastic production processes and improving manufacturing efficiency
Skills & CertificationsCAD/CAM, tooling design, project management, certifications like CATIA or SolidWorksProcess engineering, quality control, certifications like Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
Work EnvironmentTooling workshops, design labs, collaboration with mold makersManufacturing plants, production lines, quality assurance departments

While both roles involve plastics, the Senior Plastics Tooling Engineer specializes in mold design and tooling development, whereas the Plastics Manufacturing Engineer focuses on the overall plastic production process. The former emphasizes tooling expertise, while the latter concentrates on manufacturing efficiency and quality control.

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Infographic showing various Senior Plastics Tooling Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Tooling Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Manchester, CT • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Tooling Engineer
Manchester, Connecticut, United States (On-site)
Senior Injection Molding Tooling Engineer
Location: Manchester, CT
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $110,000–$150,000/year
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Injection Molding Tooling Engineer to support complex injection molding tooling programs within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position will lead tooling projects from initial concept and design through qualification, validation, and production launch.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with plastic injection mold design, new mold builds, tooling qualification, DFM, troubleshooting, and multi-cavity/high-cavitation molds. This individual will work closely with customers, mold makers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to deliver reliable, cost-effective tooling solutions.
Job Duties
Lead injection mold tooling projects from design through qualification, validation, and production release.
Manage new mold builds, tool refurbishments, engineering changes, repairs, and spare tooling programs.
Partner with customers, mold suppliers, mold makers, and internal cross-functional teams throughout the tooling lifecycle.
Review component and part designs for manufacturability and provide DFM recommendations to improve quality, cycle time, and tooling performance.
Coordinate mold design reviews, tool trials, process optimization, qualification activities, and final customer approvals.
Support PFMEA/FMEA activities and tooling-related risk mitigation efforts.
Troubleshoot injection molding and tooling issues to improve reliability, performance, and product quality.
Develop tooling quotations, project schedules, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
Manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines and providing status updates to customers and leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tool life, process capability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
6+ years of experience managing injection mold tooling projects within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of plastic injection mold design, mold construction, and injection molding processes.
Hands-on experience qualifying complex, tight-tolerance, multi-cavity, and/or high-cavitation injection molds.
Experience with DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, process validation, and tooling qualification methodologies.
Experience working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mold and tooling issues and drive corrective actions.
Ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with customers, suppliers, mold makers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Injection molding experience within medical device manufacturing.
Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
Familiarity with scientific molding principles and process development.
Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company matching
Vacation and paid sick time
Tuition reimbursement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.