Pure Fishing

Tooling Engineer

Pure Fishing • $80K — $95K *
Sandwich, IL 60548In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for tooling design.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and understand injection molding, CNC machining, and casting processes.
  • Knowledge of tooling materials (steel, aluminum, plastics) and their manufacturing applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for technical challenges.
  • Meticulous attention to detail for design, material, and process issues.
  • Experience in mentoring and developing less experienced employees in skilled trades.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tooling solutions for plastic parts production.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet project specifications.
  • Optimize existing tooling designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Drive improvements to tools through engineering changes.
  • Conduct tests to validate tooling performance and identify improvements.
  • Provide technical support for tooling issues during production.
  • Stay current on industry trends in plastics tooling technology.

Benefits

  • Collaborative onsite work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Potential to support new product launches and tooling designs.
  • Possibility of travel to various locations, including internationally.
Full Job Description
Tooling Engineer

Position Summary

As a Plastics Tooling Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize tooling solutions that support the production of high-quality plastic components. Working in a collaborative, onsite environment, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to improve injection molding processes, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support safe, reliable operations. Success in this role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your contributions will have a direct impact on product quality, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

What will you do:
  • Design and develop tooling solutions for plastic parts production, considering factors such as material properties, part design, and production requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, NPD, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets project specifications and quality standards.
  • Optimize existing tooling designs through continuous improvement initiatives and engineering changes to enhance efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Drive improvements to existing tools by implementing engineering changes that increase operational efficiency, improve performance, and reduce costs.
  • Conduct tests and evaluations to validate tooling performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide technical support and expertise to troubleshoot tooling issues during production.
  • Stay current on industry trends and advancements in plastics tooling technology to drive continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with outsourced tool shops on mold design, fabrication, and testing to support new product launches and ongoing production needs.


The ideal candidate will have:
  • CAD Proficiency: Strong experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD for designing tools, molds, and fixtures.
  • Technical & Manufacturing Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, with knowledge of injection molding, CNC machining, casting, and related manufacturing processes.
  • Material Expertise: Understanding of tooling materials, including steel, aluminum, and plastics, and their performance in various manufacturing applications.
  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop effective, practical solutions.
  • Attention to Detail: Thorough approach to identifying and resolving design, material, and process issues before they impact production.
  • Demonstrated passion for developing and mentoring employees, particularly those early in their skilled trades careers, with a strong focus on coaching and supporting direct reports.
  • Project & Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Additional qualifications that will help you be successful in this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in tooling design and development, specifically in plastics manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in CATIA software for designing tooling and molds.
  • Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling materials.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.


Travel:
  • 10-20% travel may be required to support other company locations, vendors, and suppliers, including occasional international travel.

About Pure Fishing

Pure Fishing is a global family of quality fishing tackle brands, offering a broad range of products that meet or exceed the needs of today's anglers. The company is dedicated to enhancing the fishing experience of anglers by providing innovative, high-quality fishing tackle that is designed to help anglers catch more fish. Pure Fishing's portfolio of brands includes Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fenwick, Greys, Hardy, Hodgman, Mitchell, Penn, Pflueger, Sebile, Shakespeare, SpiderWire, Stren, and Ugly Stik.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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