Global Mold Tooling Strategist for High-Precision Molding

100Hires, Inc.

Huntington (WV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible time off
PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a senior Mold Tooling Engineer to design and optimize high-precision mold tooling and molding processes for quality, reliability, and throughput. The role includes leading trials, documenting processes, and validating materials, while mentoring others in molding excellence.

The candidate will drive improvements through DOE, CAPA, and process validations, and guide multi-functional teams through NPIs from concept to ramp-up, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering with plastics or mechanical focus.
  • 5+ years in mold tooling, scientific molding, or related manufacturing roles.
  • Experience validating molding processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own design and development of high-precision mold tooling and optimize molding processes for quality, reliability, and throughput.
  • Lead mold trials, document processes, and assess material impacts on molding performance.
  • Guide mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment qualification activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement using DOE, CAPA, and process validations; lead NPI from concept to ramp-up.

Skills

Scientific molding
Mold tooling design
Process troubleshooting
IQ/OQ/PQ validation
Hot runner systems
Automation troubleshooting
Dimensional inspection
Regulatory industry experience

Education

Engineering degree (Plastics/Mechanical)

Tools

Husky molding machines
Process monitoring systems
Mold maintenance tooling

Job description

Alcon is seeking a senior Mold Tooling Engineer to design and optimize high-precision mold tooling and molding processes for quality, reliability, and throughput. The role includes leading trials, documenting processes, and validating materials, while mentoring others in molding excellence.

The candidate will drive improvements through DOE, CAPA, and process validations, and guide multi-functional teams through NPIs from concept to ramp-up, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

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