Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
YOUR ROLE
As a Molding Tooling Engineer on our team, you’ll own injection-molded parts from design feasibility through tool build and validation. You are the technical link between product engineers, external tool makers and program managers, ensuring that tools are manufacturable, delivered on time and compliant with internal standards
In your daily job you will:
Analyze injection-molded part designs, Run or review mold-flow analysis and propose design changes to the product engineer and Document feasibility results and risks before tool kick-off
Lead injection tool design reviews with the tool maker, Challenge designs for robustness, maintainability and production cycle time and Approve the tool design before manufacturing starts
Track the tool maker's build plan and milestones, Anticipate delays and drive corrective actions and supervise tool trials and follow up on tool modifications
Work with the product engineer to validate tools: sample parts, dimensional checks, functional requirements and Manage modification loops until part and tool approval (PPAP / initial sample approval as applicable)
Act as the single point of contact for the program manager on tool status and Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, costs and delivery dates
Support Cost Calculation for new OPP
Apply and respect internal engineering standards, tooling specifications and quality procedures
Contribute to lessons learned and to the improvement of standards
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YOUR BACKGROUND: Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: Engineering degree (mechanical, plastics or equivalent)Min 2 years of experience in injection molding, tooling, tool design or industrialization.Solid knowledge of injection molding processes, materials and mold constructionAbility to read and challenge 2D/3D tool drawings (CAD: CATIA / NX / SolidWorks or equivalent)Rigorous and structured, with strong follow-up disciplineClear communicator with suppliers, engineering and management “English required”
WHY JOIN US?You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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