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Plastic Extrusion Tooling Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Kohler, Wisconsin area
Type: Full-Time, Permanent W-2 Employee
Compensation: Up to $85,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Full benefits package
Work Setting: On-site only (No remote work)
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
Relocation: Not offered

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Specialized Mechanical Design Engineer – Plastic Extrusion Tooling to join a growing, employee-friendly, ISO-certified manufacturer of plastic extrusion products. This is a unique opportunity to work with a financially stable company that continually reinvests in its people and technology, ensuring a clean, modern, and flexible work environment.

The company serves a diverse, global customer base, providing stability and resilience against economic fluctuations. With an average employee tenure of 20 years, the culture is built on long-term success and employee satisfaction. This role offers excellent growth potential, with the possibility of advancing into a department head position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design plastic extrusion tooling for profile extrusion, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion applications.

• Lead efforts in designing, building, modifying, installing, and maintaining extrusion tooling and related equipment.

• Support machine operators and machinists to ensure optimal production performance.

• Fine-tune and adjust extrusion tooling for peak efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to troubleshoot issues and enhance production processes.

• Utilize MasterCAM and Fusion 360 software for design work.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of dedicated experience in plastic extrusion tooling design, specifically for profile, co-extrusion, and tri-extrusion applications.

• 3+ years of strong hands-on extrusion processing experience.

• In-depth knowledge of extrusion processing methods and best practices.

• Solid, stable work history.

• U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status is required.

• Residence within a 45-minute commute of the Kohler, WI area.

Why Join This Company?

• Financial Stability: Profitable, diversified, and continually reinvesting in its people and technology.

• Employee-Centric Culture: Flexible, family-friendly, clean, and modern work environment.

• Long-Term Career Potential: High employee retention with average tenure of 20 years.

• Career Growth Opportunity: Potential to advance into department leadership.

• Cutting-Edge Tools: Work with current design technologies including MasterCAM and Fusion 360.

If you are a dedicated mechanical design professional seeking a long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees and invests in your growth, apply today! All applications are handled in strict confidence.