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Microsoft Tooling Developer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$58.75 - $73/hr

Gritter Francona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Platform Tooling Development Manager to lead the Strategic Investment Management (SIM) Tooling Services within the Executive Director's Office ...

Microsoft Tooling Developer

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $70.50/hr

Gritter Francona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Platform Tooling Development Manager to lead the Strategic Investment Management (SIM) Tooling Services within the Executive Director's Office ...

Microsoft Tooling Developer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$56.75 - $70.25/hr

Gritter Francona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Platform Tooling Development Manager to lead the Strategic Investment Management (SIM) Tooling Services within the Executive Director's Office ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Tooling Manager

Carbondale, PA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Oversee preventative maintenance, repair, and development of production tooling * Manage vendor relationships, tooling procurement, and outside tooling services * Partner with Engineering and ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime. * Manage ...

Tooling Engineer

Pine Hall, NC · On-site

$68K - $76K/yr

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of tooling used in the Tech Tube fining process and copper shell drawing operations. This role ...

NY · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Own tooling and fixture development efforts of moderate complexity including defining requirements ... Exposure to financial management -- developing cost estimates, supporting capital expenditure ...

Microsoft Tooling Developer

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $70.50/hr

Gritter Francona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Power Platform Tooling Development Manager to lead the Strategic Investment Management (SIM) Tooling Services within the Executive Director's Office ...

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of tooling used in the Tech Tube fining process and copper shell drawing operations. This role ...

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Plastics/Tooling Development Manager

Erie, PA • On-site

Truck-Lite
Trucking • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Description
Essential Job Functions :
Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R. Principles.
  • Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver.
  • Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change.
  • Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work.
  • Accountability- deliver commitments and acts with integrity.
  • Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive, open, honest, and direct communication.

Responsibilities include:
Manager: Tooling expert with management responsibilities. Position will include management of the following direct reports:
o 2 Plastics/Tooling Engineers
o 2-3 Mechanical Technicians (Mold makers)
NPI (New Product Development) Team Member: Position and department serve as internal experts for plastic injection mold design and development on a multi-disciplinary Engineering team. NPI teams consist of technical experts in areas of Mechanical Design, Electronics, Optics, Manufacturing/Process, and Validation.
Life Cycle / Subcontracted Tool Support: Provide support and technical input as requested for life of product line (tooling repairs, Engineering changes, troubleshooting, etc.).
Product Types: Products include (but are not limited to) LED headlamps & fog lamps, LED signal & marker lighting, wire harnesses, and other state-of-the-art lighting and visibility products for commercial vehicles.
Primary Job & Departmental Functions:
o Quote Development - Provide budgetary quotes and timing to the NPI team for quoting purposes.
o Prioritization - Prioritization of projects for both Tool Engineers and Mechanical Technicians.
o Performance Reviews, Training, and Development - Required tasks pertaining to your team.
o Plastic Materials - Provide input to plastic material selection based on intended use, operating environment, and part appearance requirements.
o 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.
o 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).
o Injection Mold Tooling Development - The position 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)
§ Design : Review and approve mold designs developed by selected tooling suppliers. Oversee tooling design & development activities to ensure cost, quality, and timing objectives are met. Directly responsible for mold designs for tools built at our internal shop.
§ 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.
Tool Build Expert: Tool building/development is a requirement as it is needed to support the Mechanical Technicians that report to this position.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5-10 years industry experience with direct experience with injection mold tooling - Materials, Design, Construction, and Maintenance
  • Familiarity with general machine shop equipment and capabilities (CNC machining, EDM, Polishing, Grinding, General bench, etc.)
  • 3D CAD Modeling (NX or SolidWorks)
  • Preferred candidates have a B.S. degree or higher in Plastics Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering

Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the Corporation.