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Our client, a nationwide leader in plastics manufacturing, has an immediate need for an experienced Tooling Engineer, to join their winning team in Santa Rosa. Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the design, implementation and improvement of manufacturing processes. You will lead mold repairs and refurbishments in coordination with the tool room and external tool shops. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in design and process review to ensure correct specifications for each project. Develop manufacturing procedures; tooling, fixtures, and process to meet customer expectations. Develop and maintain tooling Preventative Maintenance processes and schedules. Develop tooling standards; interact with off-shore, local, and other divisions for tooling needs. Engineering Change Management; estimating costs, vendor selection, and scheduling. Update and maintain customer tooling audits. Work with Program Management supporting requirements related to NPD/NPI projects. Owns the CAD file management for Tooling including file revisions and updates KEY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience within manufacturing industry. 5 years' experience in Plastics Injection Molding manufacturing environment. Proficient in CAD, including but not limited to Mold Designs and SolidWorks. Knowledge of DFM, hot runners, collapsible cores, unscrewing mechanism, valve gates, molding, and over molding plastics. Knowledge of post molding operations such as: ultrasonic welding, assembly, pad printing, laser marking, machining, etc. Experience with reversed engineering, analysis, and overlapping 3D files. Able to manage multiple projects and meet defined deliverables. Understanding of scientific molding and validation protocols using IQ, OQ, PQ. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in the organization. Follow engineering department; infrastructure, procedures and policies including the use and utilization of proper company forms. Strong Customer relationship management skills. Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Well organized and goal orientated. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal). Demonstrated experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques. Please apply today to be one of the first candidates considered for the role! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!