Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

Hace 1 semana

ciudad juarez, chihuahua, México Ambu Jornada completa

A Global Job Position With An Impact

Own the design, qualification, performance and lifecycle of precision injection molds used in Ambu medical-device manufacturing in Juárez. Ensure reliable, compliant and cost-effective tooling while supporting new products, capacity expansion and global technology transfers.

A Global Job Position With An Impact

Own the design, qualification, performance and lifecycle of precision injection molds used in Ambu medical-device manufacturing in Juárez. Ensure reliable, compliant and cost-effective tooling while supporting new products, capacity expansion and global technology transfers.

Responsibilities And Essential Functions
  • Lead mold specifications, DFM/design reviews, mold construction, supplier selection, trials, FAT/SAT and production introduction; evaluating cavities, gating, cooling, venting, ejection and tolerances.
  • Support new product introductions, mold duplication, transfers and scale-up with Noblesville, Penang, Xiamen and external toolmakers.
  • Troubleshoot mold defects and dimensional variation; partner with Process Engineering and Maintenance on root cause, scientific molding, stable process windows and cycle-time improvements.
  • Own mold preventive maintenance requirements, refurbishment, critical spares, shot count/condition tracking, drawings and tooling change documentation.
  • Support risk assessments, PFMEA, NCR/CAPA, metrology, capability studies and IQ/OQ/PQ; maintain approved material, traceability and contamination controls under ISO 13485 and applicable FDA QMSR requirements.
  • Drive tooling uptime, yield, scrap and cost improvements; coordinate vendors, tooling CAPEX proposals and technical training for molding personnel.
  • Support projects as product/process transfers, process efficiencies and others.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics or related Engineering preferable or technical certification in a related field; 5+ years in precision injection mold tooling; medical-device experience preferred.
  • Hands-on mold design, construction, trials, troubleshooting, CAD/GD&T, thermoplastics, metrology and mold maintenance knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of DOE/SPC, PFMEA, validation/change control and regulated manufacturing; strong supplier/project coordination; Spanish and technical English.
  • Process/product transfer experience preferable.
Authorities

Recommend tooling specifications, repairs, supplier acceptance and investments within approved procedures; elevate and request production holds for tooling-related quality or safety risks. No independent budget or personnel authority unless delegated.

Work Environment

Manufacturing/tooling setting with heated molds, machinery, noise and controlled hazards; comply with PPE, EHS, lockout/tagout and cleanliness requirements. Occasional travel may be required.