Job Description Summary

The Rapid Tooling Specialist will demonstrate comprehensive machining techniques to facilitate in-house rapid prototyping tooling, ensuring responses within 24 hours. This involves using in-house printed tooling for final tooling and assembling mold components for prototype part sampling. The candidate must utilize CAD model tooling data to expedite in-house machining techniques, resorting to secondary prints only when necessary. This approach enables rapid machining for our BD Partners, accelerating the delivery of new concept prototype molded parts.

The specialist will provide guidance and technical assistance, maintain and record historical tooling models, and process documentation using SolidWorks, Space Claim, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Copilot, and Outlook. They must be adept at problem-solving and self-guided in using correct mold techniques. The specialist will apply appropriate injection molding and machining applications to meet the rapid tooling needs of our BD Partners.

• The rapid tooling specialist will demonstrate full machining techniques to facilitate rapid prototyping tooling in-house for rapid responses within 24 hours. This will be accomplished using in-house printed tooling for the final tooling and assembling mold components for mold prototype part sampling.
• The candidate must utilize CAD model tooling data to understand and expedite in-house machining techniques, resorting to secondary prints only when necessary. This allows for in-house rapid machining for our BD Partners to expedite new concepts to deliverable prototype molded parts.
• The tooling specialist will also provide guidance and technical assistance by providing and recording the historical tooling models and processing documentation information using Solid Works, Space Claim, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Copilot, and Outlook.
• The rapid tooling specialist must be comfortable using tooling problem-solving skills while being self-guided to skillfully use correct mold tooling techniques. The specialist will use correct injection molding and machining applications to determine rapid tooling responses for our BD Partners' needs.
• The candidate is responsible for developing accurate final tooling stack height for mold assembly.
• Must be able to perform subtractive machining practices using all shop equipment like lathes, grinders, mills, CNC, and precision measuring equipment while understanding and determining in-house uses for rapid tooling development.
• The tooling specialist's duties will also include material preparation, auxiliary molding equipment, and initial mold start-up when assisting in sampling rapid prototype molds.
• The specialist must understand mold debugging for corrective tooling actions before, during, and after part sampling, as necessary.
• The specialist will develop a thorough knowledge of BD engineering-grade resins and their properties.
• The specialist must collaborate with outside suppliers, mold engineers, engineering personnel, and BD Partners as required.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any necessary maintenance for molding and machining shop (TTL) equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and troubleshoot equipment failures as needed.

• To follow good laboratory practices while observing all BDTI safety and quality standards and maintain laboratory notebooks according to BDT standard operating procedures.
• Wear proper safety equipment where and when required.
• Actively utilize the 3DPNP database to update Project progress and ongoing jobs and prioritize business unit requests.
• Use precision measurement devices (e.g., Keyence Optical, micrometers, gauge blocks, height gauges, indicators, digital calipers, and GOM when needed) to ensure the dimensional accuracy of tooling and molded parts.
• Professionally collaborate with BD Partners, customers, suppliers, and outside resources for technical prototyping needs.
• Maintain all records, including required paperwork regarding 3DPNP documentation.
• Ability to use and understand BD policies and procedures regarding all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

• A High School Diploma is required.
• An Associate's degree is preferred (Mechanical or Plastics Engineering ect)
• Minimum five years related experience is required
• Proficient in using three-dimensional CAD solid modeling software packages, preferably SolidWorks or Pro/E (Creo) and possibly Space Claim.
• Knowledge and experience in applying various tooling applications regarding injection molding is strongly preferred.
• Experience with tooling construction, assembly, and maintenance of assembly equipment is desirable.
• Experience with CNC operation and programming, and competencies with standard machining equipment are needed to complete rapid tooling requirements (i.e., CNC, modeling software usage, common machining and work fixturing, lathe, Bridgeport mill, grinder, and possible polishing)
• Strong mechanical ability with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in using three-dimensional CAD solid modeling software packages, preferably SolidWorks or Pro/E (Creo) and possibly Space Claim.
• Knowledge and experience in applying various tooling applications regarding injection molding is strongly preferred.
• Experience with tooling construction, assembly, and maintenance of assembly equipment is desirable.
• Experience with CNC operation and programming and competencies with standard machining equipment are needed to complete 24-hour rapid tooling requirements (i.e., CNC, part modeling integration, and manipulation of CAD software).