Global Tooling Engineer
At Technimark, we are driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and a commitment to delivering world-class solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and specialty industrial markets. As a global leader in high-value injection molding, we partner with some of the world's most recognized brands to bring complex products to life.
We are seeking a highly skilled Global Tooling Engineer to lead tooling programs from concept through production launch. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced tooling professional who thrives at the intersection of mold design, project management, scientific molding, medical device manufacturing, and customer collaboration
The Opportunity
As a Global Tooling Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader for a Medical and non-medical tooling programs, overseeing mold design, vendor selection, tool construction, validation activities, and production readiness. Working cross-functionally with multiple teams and directly with the customer you will ensure tooling solutions meet demanding quality, performance, and regulatory requirements. Details include:
Tooling Program Leadership
- Lead tooling programs from initial quote through production release. This will include: Evaluating and selecting tooling suppliers globally
- Drive mold design reviews to ensure designs meet customer and manufacturing requirements
- Track mold construction progress and maintain project timelines
- Provide objective evidence and documentation throughout the tooling life cycle
- Mold Qualification & Validation
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT/T0) activities
- Drive mold tuning and optimization to achieve print specifications and process capability targets
- Support validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, Control Plan Development & PFMEA
- Ensure smooth and successful transition of tooling into production
- Technical Engineering Expertise
- Evaluate plastic and steel tolerances and their impact on manufacturability
- Apply GD&T knowledge and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) analysis to tooling decisions
- Utilize statistical methods to analyze process and dimensional data
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide actionable feedback to customers
- Analyze cavity-to-cavity balance, mold performance and processing requirements
Required Qualifications & Technical Expertise
- Associate’s degree in engineering or another related field is required while a BS is a plus
- 2+ years of experience in plastics injection molding manufacturing with emphasis on mold and part design
- Strong knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of materials including PC, PE, PP, ABS, TPE, PET, PVC, Silicones, Blends, filled materials, additives, colorants, moisture measurement, etc.Project management experience
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- GD&T and dimensional analysis
- Design for Manufacturing
- (DFM)Statistical analysis and process capability
- Solid knowledge with MS Office tools and have knowledge of CAD software for model design reviews
- Mold qualification and validation processes
Preferred Experience
- Medical device manufacturing including part sterilization, post molding operations and DOE, along with knowledge of PFMEA, FAT/T0, IQ/OQ/PQ is a big plus
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience with EOAT, Class 101 molds and assisting in the assembly, maintenance and improvement of tooling
Why Technimark?
At Technimark, we're investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, scientific molding excellence, and the development of industry-leading engineering talent. So, if you're an experienced Tooling Engineer with deep expertise in injection molding and scientific process development, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of manufacturing at Technimark. Please also check us out further at www.technimark.com
Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.