Sr. Engineer Manufacturing & Tooling

Sr. Engineer - Manufacturing & Tooling

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite - Sheridan AR

Opportunity

ThePlastics ToolingEngineeroversees the end-to-end design development procurement andvalidation of plastic injection molds and related manufacturing fixtures. Thisrole acts as a critical technical bridge between product design quality assuranceand manufacturing ensuring all tools meet strict performance budget andaesthetic requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of polymerbehavior with advanced mold-making engineering to optimize productionefficiency and scale high-volume manufacturing.

Specific Responsibilities:

Tooling Design & Technical Oversight

• Lead tool designand development from earlyconceptual phases through final engineering validation.
• Conduct extensive Design for Manufacturability(DFM)reviews to evaluate part feasibility and drive geometric changesthat protect tool scalability.
• Analyze Moldflow simulations part advisor outputs andstress/fatigue data to optimize gating locations cooling strategies andejection systems.
• Maintain digital assetsby managing and updating CADfiles customer prints water diagrams and hot runner schematics.

Vendor Management & Project Execution

• Draft Request for Quotes (RFQs) evaluate suppliercapabilities and lead the technical assessment for mold-builder selection.
• Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgetsand meetmaster timelines for internal and external tool builds.
• Perform regular auditsand tracking of global ordomestic tooling vendors regarding quality delivery schedules andconstruction standards.

Qualifications & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate tooling trials (T1/T2) troubleshootprocessing flaws and establish parameters for the optimal molding environment.
• Review validation documents and final First ArticleInspection (FAI) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports toofficially sign off on new production lines.
• Sustain production machineryby analyzing datapatterns establishing preventative maintenance protocols and implementingcontinuous improvement measures.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelors degree required in Mechanical Engineering Plastics Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a highly related engineering discipline with 3 years of hands-on experience in plastic injection mold manufacturing mold design or tooling program tracking
• High proficiency in CAD modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks Creo NX) and CAM software
• Strong expertise in Moldflow simulation software and advanced DFM practices
• Deep understanding of hot/cold runner systems tool steel selections and various polymer behaviors
• Familiarity with Quality tools such as SPC DOE and Six Sigma techniques
• Ability to work comfortably in active manufacturing plant floors

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $92400 - $141000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

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