Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)
Location: Eau Claire, WI
About the Company
We are a custom engineering, design, and manufacturing firm serving the MedTech, aerospace, and defense industries. For nearly 60 years, we’ve specialized in complex, custom cable and interconnect solutions. Our capabilities span the full product lifecycle, supported by a 30,000 sq. ft. R&D facility in Minnesota and a 60,000 sq. ft. lean manufacturing site in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
About the Role
The Tooling Engineer leads the design and production integration of molded components used in high-reliability wire and cable assemblies. This role works closely with customers to translate early concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions. Acting as a link between design and production, the Tooling Engineer ensures all products meet strict regulatory standards across MedTech (ISO 13485), aerospace (AS9100), and defense applications.
Responsibilities
- Oversee design, development, analysis, testing, and product assurance activities to meet customer expectations for cost, quality, performance, and schedule; maintain a hands-on presence connecting engineering designs to shop floor production.
- Define requirements and develop design concepts that align with contractual obligations, system specifications, industry standards, and sound engineering practices.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) for injection molds, overmolding, and connector components.
- Perform DFM/DFA reviews to improve manufacturability, optimize cable routing, connector interfaces, and molded strain reliefs for efficient production.
- Run Moldflow simulations to evaluate material flow, cooling behavior, and potential defects prior to tooling fabrication.
- Coordinate internal and external communications, ensuring project scope, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.
- Support sales teams during the RFQ process with technical expertise and collaborate directly with customers to solve complex design challenges.
- Identify and implement automation and process improvements to reduce cycle times and minimize waste in high-volume manufacturing.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, advising leadership on new opportunities and innovations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with 3D molding software, mold tooling design, and operation of molding equipment for validation.
- Hands-on experience with Moldflow or similar simulation tools for tooling optimization.
- Proven track record implementing tooling solutions for injection molding operations.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical skills to address complex engineering challenges involving incomplete or conflicting requirements.
- Excellent communication abilities, with experience presenting technical information to customers and leadership.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD tools.
- In-depth knowledge of injection molding processes, including insert molding for connectors.
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis to support testing, validation, and qualification of tooling, processes, and products.
Benefits:
- Base salary + Full Benefits (below)
- Health Coverage
- Group Dental Plans
- Group Vision Plans
- Short + Long Term Disability Coverage
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
