Injection Molding Tooling Engineer

Ambu; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu in Juárez is seeking an experienced mold tooling engineer to own the design, qualification and lifecycle of precision injection molds for medical-device manufacturing. You will ensure compliant, cost-effective tooling while supporting new products, capacity expansion, and global technology transfers.

You will lead tooling specifications, trials, and production introduction, and coordinate with international toolmakers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/plastics or related field; 5+ years in precision injection mold tooling.
• Hands-on mold design, construction, trials, troubleshooting, CAD/GD&T, metrology and mold maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead mold specifications, DFM/design reviews, mold construction, supplier selection, trials, FAT/SAT and production introduction.
• Support new product introductions, mold duplication, transfers and scale-up with global 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, drawing 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.

Skills

Mold design

CAD/GD&T

Metrology

Thermoplastics

Mold maintenance

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics

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.

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.