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