Tooling Design Engineer - 2025-16941-8101

at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Lewiston, Idaho, United States

• Design injection mold tooling with the potential to expand into stamping, die cast, and progressive die.
  
• Consult on part DFM for injection molding processes, tooling capabilities or limitations, and perform associated analysis in determining cost/delivery.
  
• Provide quotes for part and tooling costs for internally and externally built tools. Determine appropriate tool design/layout to recommend based on estimated annual usage, required turnaround time, and other factors.
  
• Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, and improve manufacturing processes.
  
• Develop and implement tooling/manufacturing cost reduction actions consistent with Lean Manufacturing principles.
  
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards for tool design, machinery, engineering standards, and new technologies.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
  
• 2+ years' experience in two or more of the following areas:
  

• Strong problem-solving skills
  
• Strong project management experience
  
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
  
• Negative drug test result(s)
  

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.