Global Tooling Engineer

Technimark; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Technimark is seeking a Global Tooling Engineer based in North Carolina to lead medical and non-medical tooling programs. Responsibilities include quoting vendors, driving mold design and tuning processes, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a two-year degree in Engineering, a minimum of 2 years in the plastics industry, and expertise in injection molding. Skills in communication, project management, and advanced computer proficiency are essential, along with the ability to travel up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the plastics industry with emphasis on mold/part design.
• Above average with MS Office and average CAD skills for mold design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Drive the build and tuning of Medical and non-medical molds.
• Lead tool design and oversee tool build, collaborating with customers.
• Assess and validate tolerances for plastic and steel parts.
• Handle medical manufacturing processes and conduct hands-on work.
• Travel up to 60% internationally and domestically.
• Support tooling and production engineering through problem identification.

Skills

Injection molding process knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills in mold and part design

Medical molding experience

Education

Two-year degree in an Engineering field

Four-year degree in an Engineering field

Job description

Location: NC Corporate, 180 Commerce Place, Asheboro, NC 27203, USA

Overview

Global Tooling Engineer for Medical and non-Medical tooling programs. This person will quote and select vendors for tool build, provide knowledgeable input to the design, track mold build, and provide objective evidence and document the evidence. In addition, this person will be responsible for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)/T0 and tuning the mold to meet the specifications of the part print. Transitioning the mold to production is to be smooth and thorough.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the build and tuning of Medical and non-medical molds through design, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and control plans; document all findings.
• Interact positively and communicate with customers, suppliers, and operational personnel to achieve business objectives.
• Lead tool design and oversee tool build, collaborating with customers, tool shops, and site personnel.
• Assess and validate tolerances for plastic and steel parts, applying GD&T, CTQs and other dimension categories.
• Apply statistical techniques for analyzing data.
• Handle medical manufacturing processes, part sterilization, post‑molding operations and Design of Experiments; conduct hands‑on work in all areas mentioned.
• Maintain deep knowledge of at least a dozen materials (PC, PE, PP, ABS, TPE, PET, PVC, Silicones, Blends, filled materials, additives, colorants, moisture measurement) and articulate their advantages and disadvantages.
• Use PCs proficiently; be above average with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and possess at least average CAD skills for mold design reviews.
• Match tools with machines, EOAT, class 101 molds, and support assembly, dis‑assembly, maintenance, and improvement of tooling.
• Deliver clear Design‑for‑Molding feedback on design and drawing specifications.
• Understand SIM, cavity‑to‑cavity balance and injection mold processing.
• Support tooling and production engineering through problem identification, troubleshooting, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 60% internationally and domestically.
• Collaborate with large teams and hold the project team and vendors to a high standard.

Education & Experience

A two‑year degree in an Engineering field is required. A four‑year degree is a plus. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the plastics industry with emphasis on mold/part design.

Skills

Injection molding process knowledge, mechanical aptitude, leadership, project management, effective communication and interpersonal skills, advanced computer skills in mold and part design/drawings, medical molding experience (PFMEA, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) is a big plus.

Technimark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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