Tooling Design Engineer

Molex; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Mabalacat, Pampanga, is seeking an Engineer, Tooling Design to design, develop and improve tooling and molds for injection molding, and to create CAD models and drawings. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams and participate in tooling trials to optimize production.

You will troubleshoot tooling issues, implement design changes, and maintain documentation while supporting continuous improvement to meet project timelines and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Strong tooling design with molds, jigs, fixtures.
• Background in Manufacturing Eng and Injection Molding.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering basics.
• Hands-on CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to interpret drawings and apply GD&T.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or electronics/auto.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve tooling and molds for manufacturing.
• Create and update CAD models and drawings for tooling components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and mechanical engineering teams.
• Run tooling trials and troubleshoot tooling issues.
• Implement design modifications to optimize production efficiency.
• Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet timelines.

Skills

Tooling design

Molds and fixtures

CAD software

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical engineering basics

High-volume manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

The Engineer, Tooling Design role at Molex is a full-time, on-site position based in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and improving tooling and molds used in manufacturing processes, particularly for injection molding operations. Day-to-day activities include creating and updating CAD models and drawings, collaborating with manufacturing and mechanical engineering teams, and ensuring designs meet quality, cost, and safety requirements. The engineer will participate in tooling trials, troubleshoot tooling-related issues, and implement design modifications to optimize production efficiency and product performance. The role also involves maintaining documentation, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Tooling Design, with experience in designing molds, jigs, fixtures, and related tooling components.
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering and Injection Molding, including knowledge of production processes, materials, and tooling validation.
• Solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering principles, such as stress analysis, tolerancing, and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar) for 2D and 3D design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, and apply GD&T and industry standards.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or electronics/automotive industry is an advantage.

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products, and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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