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Shape the Future of Manufacturing Join Us as a Tooling Engineer Injection Molding (m / f / d)

Are you an experienced engineer with a deep understanding of tooling manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)? Do you want to influence product development from the very beginning and ensure that new components are not only functional but also economically and process‑efficiently manufacturable? We are a globally operating leading Tier 1 automotive supplier and were looking for a dedicated Tooling Engineer to drive the development and optimization of tooling systems and production processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we love to meet you!

In this key role you will work closely with engineering teams, OEMs and suppliers to develop robust, cost‑optimised and production‑ready tooling and component solutions.

Key responsibilities Diverse and Impactful

Provide technical oversight and qualification of new injection molds (Design Review, DFM, FAT, SAT)
Plan and conduct mold audits and acceptance testing at suppliers
Support sites with maintenance, repair and troubleshooting guidance
Deliver training and coaching to site teams on mold care and failure analysis
Regularly review and update Company Global Tooling Standard for mold design
Work closely with the Process Engineer to optimise mold‑process interaction
Collaborate with Engineering OEMs and suppliers to ensure new component designs are tooling‑ and process‑feasible from the start (DFM)
Drive cost‑optimised tooling solutions that deliver consistent high‑quality parts
Support supplier selection and evaluation including risk and Total Cost of Ownership analysis
Provide tooling assumptions for RFQs and support OEM negotiations with value‑for‑money inputs
Act as the key technical liaison between Product Design and suppliers, coordinating CAE inputs and ensuring compliance with specifications and timelines
Attend tooling trials (T0 and beyond), monitor supplier progress and ensure all acceptance criteria are met
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support commissioning and plant sign‑off up to Job 1 90 days
Ensure complete documentation for tool and equipment transfer including drawings, dimensional data, spare parts lists and maintenance schedules

Your Profile Skilled and Solution‑Oriented

Degree in Mechanical Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in tooling, ideally in automotive
Experience in mold design, manufacturing and acceptance testing
Knowledge of maintenance and repair processes for multi‑cavity and precision molds
Knowledge of mold function stack tolerances and manufacturing techniques
Extensive experience with advanced injection moulding technologies including twin‑shot moulding (2k moulding) and in‑mould decoration / over‑holding (IMD / back injection moulding)
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX or equivalent)
Understanding of MoldFlow simulations
Understanding of injection moulding fundamentals; experience with decoupled injection moulding / scientific injection moulding is an asset
Solid knowledge of automotive industry standards and processes
Proven ability to apply DFM principles and manage time‑critical tooling programmes
Confident in technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers
Structured working style and strong team spirit
Strong time‑management, communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
Willingness to travel within Central Europe

What We Offer Your Benefits

Exciting projects in the international automotive industry
Collaborative work environment with short decision‑making paths
Flexible working hours and remote work options
Opportunities for professional development and training
Attractive compensation and additional benefit

Ready to make your expertise count where it truly matters

We look forward to receiving your application!

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience
Vendor Management
Design Controls
C / C++
FDA Regulations
Intellectual Property Law
ISO 13485
Research Experience
SolidWorks
Research & Development
Internet Of Things
Product Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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