Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

Ambu; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu in Juárez seeks a senior molding engineer responsible for design, qualification, and lifecycle of precision injection molds used in medical-device manufacturing. You will ensure compliant, cost-effective tooling while supporting new products, capacity expansion and global tech transfers.

Responsibilities include leading mold specifications, design reviews, mold construction and trials, plus collaboration with global toolmakers and process engineering to drive uptime and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, plastics or related engineering (preferred).
• 5+ years in precision injection mold tooling with medical-device experience preferred.
• Hands-on mold design, construction, trials and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of CAD/GD&T, thermoplastics, metrology and mold maintenance.
• Experience with DOE/SPC, validation and change control; Spanish and technical English.

Responsibilities

• Lead mold specs, reviews, construction, supplier selection, trials, FAT/SAT and production introduction.
• Support new product introductions, mold duplication, transfers and scale-up with global sites.
• Troubleshoot mold defects and dimensional variation with root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Own mold preventive maintenance and documentation; manage tooling changes.
• Support risk assessments, metrology, and regulatory compliance under ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR.
• Drive tooling uptime, yield, cost improvements; coordinate vendors and CAPEX proposals.
• Support projects as product/process transfers and process efficiencies.

Skills

Mold design

Mold construction

Mold trials

Troubleshooting

CAD/GD&T

Metrology

Mold maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering

Tools

DOE/SPC

PFMEA

Validation/Change Control

Job description

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.