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Project Manager/Tooling Engineer

Elgin Die Mold Pingree Grove, IL

Pingree Grove, IL

1mo ago Closed

$95k - $130k/yr Full time Manager Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 18, 2026).

Job Description

Elgin Die Mold is seeking a Project Manager/Tooling Engineer to lead injection mold initiatives from early program planning through PPAP submission. This onsite role in Pingree Grove, IL combines project management with hands-on tooling and design support, including customer-facing coordination and injection mold design experience.

The position focuses on managing new molds and major engineering changes, aligning tooling workstreams with customer requirements, and supporting the full lifecycle of mold development, sampling, control plans, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

Own program management for all new molds or major engineering changes
Support quote preparation and feasibility review, including development of molding concepts and mold design direction
Oversee construction supervision and coordinate final mold sampling
Serve as primary customer interface, spanning project launch through PPAP sample submission
Research and define customer requirements for the program
Lead part award activities and APQP meetings
Recommend adjustments to help customers meet project requirements
Schedule, track, and report project status using appropriate customer updates
Maintain tool drawing files
Develop and coordinate project scheduling and progress reporting to all concerned parties, especially the customer
Schedule and participate in new mold samplings; initiate corrective action to keep the project on schedule
Develop, validate, submit, and approve PPAP submissions
Collaborate to create Control Plans with Quality Control across prototype, pre-launch, and production phases
Review part designs for Design for Manufacturability and mold design concerns
Issue P.O. for mold construction after approval of the project time and event schedule
Provide training so project team members understand the applicable customer requirements

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an injection molding environment
Background in mold design using SolidWorks or other CAD software
Experience with close tolerance applications and multiple cavity molds, including hot runner molds
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge of the PPAP process and relevant quality standards
Strong ability to read blueprints, with a solid understanding of GD&T

Technologies

SolidWorks
CAD software

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Compensation: USD 95,000 - 130,000 per year.

Location: Pingree Grove, IL (onsite).

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