Tooling Engineer: Mold Design & Production Excellence

ThermoFisher Scientific; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Tooling Engineer in Tijuana to design, refurbish, and release plastic tooling and injection molds. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D to support NPI and production optimization, while upholding quality standards and ISO requirements.

You will manage tooling projects, work with suppliers, and contribute to process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring timely delivery and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting injection mold design and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device or life sciences preferred).
• Supports mold design, refurbishment, business sustainment, and product transfers.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with CAD/CAM and machinery parts documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, refurbish, and release tooling solutions for new product introduction and production needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D across functions.
• Manage technical tooling projects, drive process improvements, and ensure quality standards.
• Provide support for manufacturing operations and supplier interactions on tooling changes.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork orientation

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Tooling Engineer in Tijuana to design, refurbish, and release plastic tooling and injection molds. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D to support NPI and production optimization, while upholding quality standards and ISO requirements.

You will manage tooling projects, work with suppliers, and contribute to process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring timely delivery and strong documentation.