Tooling Engineer - Injection Moulding

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

As a Tooling Engineer - Injection Moulding you are part of our Engineering & Development Team in Weißenburg. You ensure the performance, reliability, and optimization of injection tools (> 50 T weight) and processes from design validation to industrialization and plant transfer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take part in injection tool concept validation and injection system definition
• Act as the main technical interface with toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle
• Bring technical expertise and proposals to improve project targets (Quality, Cycle Time, Cost, Lead Time)
• Support tooling purchasing activities with strong technical input
• Participate in injection trials and lead action plans to achieve defined performance targets
• Analyze trial results, manage tuning loops, and ensure convergence toward stable production conditions
• Contribute to wash-up meetings and provide synthesis of results with cross-functional teams
• Ensure proper update and follow-up of action plans (FAC) and communication with toolmakers
• Guarantee tool and process reliability during factory tool transfer phases
• Troubleshoot injection and tooling issues with a strong analytical approach
• Capitalize on lessons learned (best practices and improvements) and share them within the Injection & Tooling Expertise network
• Participate in customer validation phases (PPAP / PVS)
• Maintain and update technical databases (materials, shrinkage, trial data, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and internal standards
• Collaborate with plants, technical centers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful industrialization
• Contribute to continuous improvement of injection and tooling processes

Competencies & Requirements :

• Tooling Technician or Master or comparable
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Injection Molding and Tooling within an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of injection processes, tooling design, and plastic behavior
• Ability to read and interpret rheology studies and technical data
• Experience working with toolmakers and managing technical discussions
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in production or trial environments
• Knowledge of automotive standards and industrial constraints is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and design software or viewers
• Structured, reliable, and results-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Team player with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10–20%, mainly for trials and plant support)

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.