Tooling Engineer

Job Description : PLASTIC TOOLING ENGINEER SPAIN Open to Spanish speaking candidates worldwide As a Plastic Tooling Engineer your daily responsibilities will involve: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, logistics, and project management, to ensure the smooth industrialization of new tooling projects. Oversee the design, development, and validation of plastic injection molds for automotive components, ensuring that all technical specifications and quality standards are met at every stage of the project. Support the product development process from initial customer requirements to sample validation for series production, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders at every stage. Analyze market trends and customer needs to propose innovative tooling solutions that anticipate future demands within the automotive industry. Prepare detailed technical documentation, quotes, and technical and economic proposals for new tool projects, rigorously monitoring them until successful completion or identifying areas for improvement if they are not awarded. Actively participate in risk assessment and crisis management activities related to tool projects, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimizing the impact on production schedules. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating existing processes and recommending improvements that drive efficiency, profitability, and product quality. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitive products, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies relevant to plastic tooling within the automotive sector. Foster strong relationships with internal teams, as well as external suppliers and customers, to facilitate effective project delivery and long-term business growth. What you bring: Degree in engineering (preferably mechanical or materials science) or equivalent experience demonstrating ability in plastic tool design and manufacturing processes. Proven track record of at least five years working in the automotive sector or similar high-precision manufacturing environments focused on plastic injection molding. Solid understanding of tool design principles, material selection, process optimization techniques, and quality assurance methodologies relevant to plastic components. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, logistics, and project management. Fluency in Spanish is required; command of English is essential for communicating internationally; knowledge of French or German would be advantageous. Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail when preparing technical documentation, managing project timelines, and following up on quotes or proposals. Ability to analyze complex problems logically while remaining sensitive to the needs of stakeholders; adept at balancing multiple priorities under pressure without compromising accuracy or safety. Experience supporting product development cycles from concept to serial production validation, including hands-on involvement in troubleshooting molding issues or implementing process improvements.

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