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About the Role

The Tooling / Mechanical Engineer supports mold and tooling reliability through precision measurement, CAD modeling, reverse engineering, and hands-on mechanical troubleshooting. This role uses precision hand tools, CMM equipment, Keyence laser scanning systems, and SolidWorks to create accurate prints and models of injection molds and mold components. The position partners with production, quality, maintenance, vendors, and other departments to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, resolve tooling defects, and support production needs through practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
Understands, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on tooling, machining, mold building, or manufacturing experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks or comparable CAD software, with the ability to create and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mold prints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, tolerances, fits, GD&T, and common manufacturing processes.
Experience with, or willingness to learn, precision measurement and metrology tools such as CMM equipment, laser scanning systems, micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
Familiarity with, or strong interest in learning, injection molding principles, mold construction, tooling best practices, and mold maintenance requirements.
Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to perform hands-on work, including mold disassembly, reassembly, troubleshooting, fit checks, and minor repair support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to support root cause analysis and develop practical corrective actions.
Self-motivated learner who can work independently, ask effective questions, and build capability in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Tool Room, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and outside vendors.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift focus as business needs change, and follow through on projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Employee is required to sit and/or stand for computer or floor responsibilities, reach with hands and arms and handle objects and other tools, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.
Employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Precision measurement
CAD modeling
Reverse engineering
Mechanical troubleshooting
CMM equipment operation
Keyence laser scanning systems operation
SolidWorks
Root cause analysis
Corrective action implementation
Vendor interface
Continuous improvement
Safety culture promotion
Food safety procedures

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred

About the Company

MRP Solutions (MRP), a plastic cap manufacturer, is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded plastic closures, jars and packaging components used every day by millions of consumers around the globe.
We offer industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence.
MRP Solutions combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach to reliably uncover customer needs.
By understanding your business goals, we can tailor smarter, safer, and more flexible packaging solutions that reduce cost and increase speed to market, helping your businesses capitalize on opportunity.
By constantly innovating, MRP enables our customers to grow, making us a preferred partner.
We are passionate about partnering with distributors and manufacturers who understand that plastic caps and lids are a small but important part of how people experience their brands.
Together, we deliver packaging with purpose.
Our Vision: We deliver industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence.
By constantly innovating, MRP enables our customers to grow, making us a preferred partner.
Our Values & Beliefs: Integrity, Value Creation, Accountability, Entrepreneurial, Respectful and Friendly, Change, Fulfillment.

Equal Opportunity

MRP Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital or protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, MRP Solutions will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.