Responsibilities:

Lead tooling projects from concept to production handover. Assure finished tools meet the needs of internal and external customers.  Provide timelines, and regular project updates. Control all cost, delivery and quality objectivesReview new product designs and make recommendations on tooling projects to ensure they are designed for manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-savings.Provide the Sales, New Product Development, and Engineering teams with quotations for tooling & production using our MRP systemManage, mentor and develop tooling engineers in tooling concepts and Albea systemsManage tooling suppliers for quotations, schedules, mold design reviews, build, mold acceptance test and project implementation.Support process and automation engineers with tool designs that perform well with all facets of the production facilityImplement tooling modifications and improvements.

Requirements:

Self-motivated individual with a positive “Can-Do” attitude and Excellent Organizational and communication skills.BS Degree or Equivalent Experience: Injection Mold tool design and build or related engineering.At least 10 years’ experience designing injection moldsExpert with 3D modeling software specifically Solidworks. Proficient with AutoCADProject and people management skillsFamiliarity with most common plastics used in injection molding. Mold making experience is a plus.Able to read and understand engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.Travel domestically & internationally

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.