Tool Design Engineer
BASF SE · Wyandotte, MI, US, 48192 · United States · On-site
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Now hiring! Tool Design Engineer
Wyandotte, MI
We are looking for a Tool Design Engineer to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte.
Come create chemistry with us!
The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.
We are seeking a skilled tooling design professional to support Cellasto manufacturing operations through the design, development, and optimization of production molds, gauges, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools. In this role, you will leverage advanced tooling design principles and extensive expertise in SolidWorks or Creo to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and workplace safety.
You will be responsible for designing, launching, and providing ongoing support for new production molds, gauges, fixtures, and related production equipment. Working closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will ensure tooling solutions meet product specifications, manufacturing requirements, and operational objectives. Through effective project coordination and continuous improvement efforts, you will play a key role in reducing reject rate and supporting the successful introduction of new products and technologies within the Cellasto plant.
As a Tool Design Engineer, you create chemistry by...
Designing Cellasto foaming molds according to global design guidelines, supporting the successful introduction of new products into production phase with minimal reject levels.
Coordinating the construction and modification of tools, managing timelines and ensuring global quality specification for tools are met.
Supporting the Design review and Reject Rate meetings and providing technical insights for design optimizations, with focus in product functionality and process performance (reject levels and manufacturability).
Supporting Operations in troubleshooting existing tool to minimize the level of reject rate by suggesting and implementing design optimizations, according to the global design guidelines and in alignment with S&E and Quality.
Designing, coordinating the construction and introducing assembling fixtures and inspection gauges.
Managing projects workflows and design documentation.
If you...
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or correlated area, with a blend of professional experience that supports the success in the role.
Possess preferably at least 10 years of experience in in tool or product design for automotive industry in one or more of the following operations: molding (cast, injection…