Mold Tooling Engineer

Overview

Design and manage injection molding tools and oversee tooling projects.

Key Responsibilities

• tool design
• mold analysis
• fixture design
• tool modifications
• supplier coordination
• project oversight

Tasks

-Participate in tool design reviews. -Evaluate part design for manufacturability using Mold Flow Analysis to evaluate mold filling, mold cooling and warpage analysis, and in molded stress analysis. Work with mechanical engineering to optimize part design -Monitor construction of injection molds. -Implement tooling modifications and improvements. -Work with tooling suppliers on schedules and project implementation. -Review product designs and make recommendations on tooling projects to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-savings. -Oversee tooling projects from conception through production start-up. -Design of production fixtures, gages, and other related tooling -Design manufacturing tools, including: Injection molding tools for plastic injection molding (both single and multiple cavities) of highly engineered plastic parts and design fixtures and jigs -Oversee all record retention for tooling. This will include required follow-up on action items resulting from preliminary mold designs through production startups. This encompasses both internally designed and built tooling along with all sub-contracted work.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• tool design
• creo
• bachelors

What You Bring

-5+ years tool and mold design experience in the injection molding field -Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling software – preferably Creo desired -Journeyman Mold maker and or Bachelor's degree in technical related field preferred -Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test

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Benefits

-Eligible for Annual Pay Increases -Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage -Annual Bonus -15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays -Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 -Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more -A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. -Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options -Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. -Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost! -Competitive Pay -Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

About Badger Meter

-Born over a century ago in Milwaukee, the company pioneered reliable flow meters and water quality products. -Publicly traded (NYSE: BMI). -Its BlueEdge™ and BEACON™ systems modernize water networks with cellular connectivity, real‑time monitoring, and leak detection. -Typical projects range from smart metering rollouts for cities to HVAC and wastewater monitoring in commercial and industrial sites. -Specializes in sectors like municipal water, industrial, and commercial applications, backed by global manufacturing and support. -Has expanded through strategic acquisitions like SmartCover® to monitor sewer systems—extending its tech beyond customer water meters. -Known for innovative devices: battery‑free meters powered by water flow and endpoints that store months of data. -Its smart mobile apps (eg. EyeOnWater®) empower consumers to track usage, spot leaks, and manage bills independently.

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