Senior Tooling Engineer

Company Overview

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter& Co., Inc. a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.4B in annual revenue and 8,000 team members in 2024. The eight operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit www.jbpoindexter.com for more details.

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is the captive shared services unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. The company, wholly owned by J. B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. & is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.

Role Summary

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of tooling for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam parts and cardboard packaging. The role requires strong expertise in 3D and 2D design, reverse engineering, and verification of tooling accuracy. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with EPS tooling, SolidWorks, along with a deep understanding of packaging design principles and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop precise 3D models of EPS foam parts using SolidWorks.
• Converting the point cloud into parametric model using SolidWorks Scan-to 3D module.
• Perform reverse engineering from point cloud data, 2D drawings, and hand sketches to recreate accurate CAD models.
• Create detailed 2D drawings for EPS foam parts and cardboard packaging using SolidWorks.
• Ensure all drawings meet dimensional, geometric, and manufacturing standards.
• Verify tooling cavity dimensions against 2D drawings and scanned 3D models to ensure compliance and precision.
• Prepare and maintain tooling specification sheets for RFQ and supplier communication.
• Design cardboard packaging considering bursting strength, flute design, stacking, and palletization for safe transportation and storage.
• Validate packaging performance and ensure cost-effective design solutions.
• Create inspection drawings for EPS foam parts as part of the PPAP process.
• Support dimensional validation and maintain documentation for tooling and product approvals.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Tool Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of total experience, with a minimum of 6+ years in the tooling industry, specifically in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam part design and tooling.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Strong understanding of reverse engineering techniques, including point cloud data handling and scanned model comparison.
• Working knowledge of tooling manufacturing processes, PPAP documentation, and RFQ preparation.
• Experience in cardboard packaging design with knowledge of burst strength and flute type selection.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy and quality.
  
  

Code Of Ethics

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited, requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. This position shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. JBPCO critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. This position is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

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