Tooling Engineer I: Injection Molds & NPI Solutions

ThermoFisher Scientific; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,118,000 - 1,677,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tijuana seeks a Tooling Engineer to support design, modification, and release of plastic components and injection molds. You will work with Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to develop, refurbish, and improve tooling solutions that support new product introduction, continuity, and production efficiency.

The role emphasizes project management, process improvements, and documentation within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting injection mold design, mold refurbishment projects, product transfers, and manufacturing sustainment activities.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical device or life sciences industries.
• Supports mold design, refurbishment projects, business sustainment, and product transfers.
• Updates and generates technical drawings for plastic parts, injection molds, tooling components, and machinery parts.
• Performs reverse engineering of plastic components and injection molds.
• Works with suppliers on quotations for new molds, refurbishment projects, and engineering changes.
• Supports supplier audits related to tooling and machining processes.
• Identifies and proposes cost reduction initiatives related to machining and tooling expenses.
• Manages workload and assigned projects to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures compliance with internal quality standards and EHS requirements.
• Verifies that the tooling workshop maintains adequate tools and equipment for proper performance.
• Applies Thermo Fisher leadership principles and ensures adherence to the 4 I's, Code of Ethics, and Code of Conduct.
• Supports Tool Room operations in specific projects in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• SolidWorks proficiency (required).
• Experience operating CNC machines, drills, grinders, CAD/CAM systems, and dimensional measurement instruments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Experience with process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical documentation
• Experience in new mold manufacturing with international vendors and cross-functional team collaboration
• Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages beneficial
• Experience training and supporting technical staff
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support Tooling operations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills??

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machines

Drills

Grinders

CAD/CAM systems

Dimensional measurement instruments

MS Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tijuana seeks a Tooling Engineer to support design, modification, and release of plastic components and injection molds. You will work with Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to develop, refurbish, and improve tooling solutions that support new product introduction, continuity, and production efficiency.

The role emphasizes project management, process improvements, and documentation within a regulated environment.