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A leading organization in the
advanced manufacturing and medical device sector
is looking for an experienced
Tooling Engineer
to support tooling design, validation, and troubleshooting for complex injection molded components. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on ensuring high-performance, cost-effective tool solutions for production. Key Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling (molds, jigs, fixtures) for plastic components based on product specifications Participate in design reviews and provide
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
input Validate tooling performance and troubleshoot issues related to molding and tool wear Implement and document cost-effective tool design improvements Support part qualification, tooling sampling, and final approval processes Prepare and maintain documentation related to tooling equipment and process history Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets project and production requirements Provide timely updates and reports on tooling project status Qualifications & Experience
8+ years
of experience in
tooling design and development
for thermoplastics and/or thermosets in an injection molding environment Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of
mold flow analysis , tooling validation, and injection molding processes Proven ability to
troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues
efficiently Experience with design evaluation tools and manufacturing tolerances Proficient in tooling documentation, mold drawings, and GD&T Familiarity with PCB operations and electronic assembly is a plus Experience using inspection and testing tools:
oscilloscopes, microscopes, logic analyzers, measuring tools, harness testing Hands-on use of
mechanical and electrical tools
including taps, dies, and alignment tools Skills
Exposure to
medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and process documentation capabilities
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advanced manufacturing and medical device sector
is looking for an experienced
Tooling Engineer
to support tooling design, validation, and troubleshooting for complex injection molded components. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on ensuring high-performance, cost-effective tool solutions for production. Key Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling (molds, jigs, fixtures) for plastic components based on product specifications Participate in design reviews and provide
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
input Validate tooling performance and troubleshoot issues related to molding and tool wear Implement and document cost-effective tool design improvements Support part qualification, tooling sampling, and final approval processes Prepare and maintain documentation related to tooling equipment and process history Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets project and production requirements Provide timely updates and reports on tooling project status Qualifications & Experience
8+ years
of experience in
tooling design and development
for thermoplastics and/or thermosets in an injection molding environment Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of
mold flow analysis , tooling validation, and injection molding processes Proven ability to
troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues
efficiently Experience with design evaluation tools and manufacturing tolerances Proficient in tooling documentation, mold drawings, and GD&T Familiarity with PCB operations and electronic assembly is a plus Experience using inspection and testing tools:
oscilloscopes, microscopes, logic analyzers, measuring tools, harness testing Hands-on use of
mechanical and electrical tools
including taps, dies, and alignment tools Skills
Exposure to
medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and process documentation capabilities
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