Main Responsibilities

• Create and provide 3D-tooling sections during product and tool feasibility reviews.
• Develop and designsmart tooling solutions, like complex demolding concepts, changeable inserts to be able to producedifferent product variants out of one tool.
• Define technical solutions how tool- and production costs can be reduced.
• Responsible for tool change management by doing post-calculations of offers with the task  to achieve cost´s and lead-times reductions.
• Provide tool concept, steel and tool design approval.
• Collect and evaluate tooling lessons learned and provide optimization proposals in 3D and/or 2D-format for our global tooling standard.
• Create annual updates of our toolingspecification sheet.
• Advise plant tooling engineers regarding tool modification and optimization management for running business.
• Participate and lead tool trails at the tool shops and YF-production plants, including the recording of the results.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge in tooldesign by using CAD software e.g. SolidWorks or similar.
• Deep knowledge in tool manufacturing (Milling, EDM, Deep hole drilling and CNC turning) by using CAM software e.g. Mastercam or similar.
• Working experience with automotive interior parts. Or withvisible and technically demanding injection molded plastic products! 

(e.g. Instrument panels, Door panels, Floor consoles, TV-frames, Vacuum cleaner housings)

• Deep knowledge in product feasibility analyzes by following rules for plastic parts design.
• Deep knowledge in steel types for injection molding tools.
• Deep knowledge with all types of injection concepts and hotrunner technologies.
• Deep knowledge in various tool and demolding concepts.

(e.g. Family tools, Multi cavity tools, Reversetools, tools/parts with metal, fabric, carpet or natural fiber inlays)

• Deep knowledge in tool manufacturing, chemical graining and coating/hardening of steels are required.
• Experience with small, middle and big injection molding tools. In a range from 1ton up to 40tons.
• Ability to judge/rate tool quality regarding the craftsmanship of the suppliers.
• Basic knowledge on plastic RAW materials.
• Basic knowledge about injection molding parameter settings.
• Ability to do clamping force calculations, cycle time, tool size and injection concept assumptions.
• Good knowledge with MS office.
• Good English skills, Germanskills would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.
• Work independent, responsible and engaged.

Education

• Education/qualification as toolmaker or designer for injection molding tools.
• Min. 5-10 years of experience in tool design and manufacturing of injectionmolding tools, for automotive or other high-volume industries for visible plastic parts with comparable technologies