Tooling engineer

Job Posting Start Date 11-04-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-31-2025Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Tooling Engineer located in Manchester, CT.Reporting to the Operations Engineering Manager, the Tooling Engineer role involves executing complex injection molding tooling projects for Medical and Consumer Products and collaborate with suppliers, customers, and team members. Your projects and customers extend beyond your office, and it's your responsibility to contribute to projects from initial conception to completion.What a typical day looks like:Manage both small and large injection mold tooling builds, repairs, or spares Coordinate with other team members as needed during mold design, mold build, mold qualification, sampling, and final part approvalAbility to quote full scale injection mold tooling projects, as well as repairs, refurbishments, or componentsInvolvement in troubleshooting issues with production moldsInvolvement in DFM/FMEA activities both internally and with customersProvide status reports to management and customers as needed.The experience we're looking to add to our team:B.A. or B.S. in Engineering or related field or relevant work experienceMust have at least 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection mold manufacturingShould have relevant experience in a regulated industry (medical, automotive, electronics) - medical preferredExperience in qualification of complex, high cavitation, tight tolerance injection moldsExcellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and communication skills requiredDemonstrate knowledge of Injection Mold Design and Injection Mold Processing techniques.What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsuranceMatching 401KPTOTuition ReimbursementEmployee discounts at local retailers#LI-EA1EA42 Job Category Production Engineering Is Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).