Tool Design Specialist

The Tool Design Specialist is responsible for designing high-precision molds for SMC and other compression molding processes. This role involves maintaining detailed tooling design records, supporting technical issues, driving tooling enhancements, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Handle all aspects of mold design, ensuring specifications and quality standards are met.
• Analyze sketches, specifications, and drawings to determine design factors such as dimensions, clearances, tolerances, and material properties.
• Create and refine detailed mold designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Coordinate design reviews and facilitate technical discussions with internal teams.
• Support planning, manufacturing, assembly, quality, and production teams to ensure designs are accurate, practical, and efficient.
• Sketch rough layouts and compute angles, weights, radii, and dimensions as part of the design process.
• Maintain tool repair and revision history
• Evaluate problems, implement design changes, and approve final specifications and drawing releases.
• Calculate tolerance stack-ups to ensure design fit and functionality.
• Communicate directly with tool suppliers to define requirements and deliverables.
• Evaluate vendor performance and purchased tool quality
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and customer requirements.
• Organize and archive both electronic and paper documents related to design work.
• Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies, such as 3D printing and additive manufacturing, to incorporate innovative solutions into tooling designs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate from recognized CAD training facility
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• 3-5 yrs. experience in designing and detailing molds
• Proven experience in compression molding within a factory setting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools and techniques.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility, with knowledge of assembly processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies and their application in product design.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and technical documentation effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in CAD design and documentation control.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers and cross-functional teams.

Experience Requirements:

• Prior compression mold manufacturing experience
• Prior tool procurement experience
• Experience working in cross-functional environment
• Previous experience in Tool and Die machining processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge and process capabilities
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills - comfortable engaging all levels of the organization
• High level of resourcefulness and creativity
• Strong integrity
• Comfortable managing high levels of complexity
• Versatile and innovative mindset
• Strong prioritization skills

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.