Staff Engineer, Tooling

CommScope; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CommScope is seeking a Staff Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and maintain injection molds and related tooling for manufacturing. The role emphasizes technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement to enhance mold performance across global sites.

The position requires deep experience with plastic injection molds, mold validation, and coordinating with project managers and suppliers. Travel up to ~15% may be required to support worldwide manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling/engineered molds.
• Proven expertise in plastic injection molds and mold validations.
• Experience with metal selection, mold design reviews, and supplier coordination.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and design characteristics for plastic injection molds.
• Coordinate mold design for new product introduction and mold replacement.
• Select suppliers for mold manufacture based on project needs.
• Lead design reviews to ensure compliance with technical specs.
• Define validation methods and supervise mold inspections and maintenance.

Skills

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Software Mold Flow

DFM

Electrodes design/mold tooling

Job description

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Job Title – Staff Engineer, Tooling
Job Number: 82768
Reports To: Manager, Tooling

General Summary

As a Staff Tooling Engineer, you will play a pivotal technical role on CommScope’s Manufacturing Team, designing, developing, building and maintaining specialized equipment, molds, dies and fixtures used to manufacture CommScope’s products. You’ll join a collaborative group that values practical engineering, technical rigor, continuous improvement, and direct impact on manufacturing performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Defines the technical requirements and design characteristics for plastic injection molds.
• Coordinate mold design for new product introduction and mold replacement.
• Define and fill out the RFQ formats for the quotation of molds in which include type of metal, gate, casting system and everything pertinent to mold specifications according to the needs and requirements of each mold.
• Together with the Project Manager, it selects a supplier for the manufacture of molds according to the characteristics and needs of each project.
• Leads design reviews to proposals submitted by mold manufacturers to ensure compliance with CommScope’s technical specifications.
• Define the methods for validating new molds.
• Supervise the mechanical inspection of incoming molds to CommScope’s Campus.
• In coordination with the Tool Room Supervisor, he defines the frequency of preventive maintenance for new molds.
• Provides troubleshooting support with existing molds to Molding Process Engineers.
• This position/function must be responsible for understanding and following the requirements of the Safety, Health and Environment management system, its Policy, applicable standards and procedures.

Accountability / Impact

Responsible for defining the technical and design requirements for the construction of molds for Telecom. He leads the design evaluation in new product introduction and mold replacement, as well as coordinating the design reviews proposed by mold manufacturers. Monitors progress in manufacturing and sampling new molds.

Competencies

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objective

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of metals for mold construction.
• Extensive experience designing plastic injection molds and mold validations.
• Proven expertise in plastic injection processes.
• Hands-on experience building, debugging, and qualifying mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to travel up to ~15% to support global manufacturing locations.

Skills Required

• English- Intermediate.
• Knowledge of Software Mold Flow.
• Knowledge in DFM’s.
• Knowledge in SolidWorks.
• Knowledge in design and manufacture of electrodes.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge in Espirit.

Why CommScope

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn.Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere.With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo