Mold Tooling Engineering Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Mold Tooling Engineering Manager in Stoughton, MA, to lead our engineering team focused on medical cable assemblies and connector components.

You will oversee injection-mold tooling, drive DFM reviews, and collaborate with internal and external shops to deliver manufacturable, cost-efficient designs. The role demands 10+ years in mold design or tooling within regulated medical environments, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mold design, tooling, or toolmaking.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal tool shop; coordinate toolmakers and mold design engineers.
• Conduct DFM reviews to optimize product designs.
• Design and evaluate injection molds for medical connector components and cabling.
• Develop tooling concepts: gating, venting, cooling, surface finishes.
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Coordinate with external mold shops domestically and offshore.
• Resolve tooling issues and implement design updates as needed.

Skills

Mold design & tooling

DFM reviews

SolidWorks

Tooling feasibility

Medical device manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location:

Stoughton, MA

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation:

$100K-$120K annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), dental, life, medical, and vision insurance.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Mold Tooling Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in the design and production of medical cable assemblies and connector products. This role demands a seasoned professional who can oversee both new product development and ongoing engineering support, particularly focusing on injection-molded components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage an internal tool shop, coordinating with toolmakers and mold design engineers.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure optimal product designs.
• Design and evaluate injection molds for medical connector components and cable assemblies.
• Develop and support tooling concepts, including gating, venting, cooling, and surface finishes.
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-efficient.
• Work closely with external mold shops, both domestic and offshore, throughout the tool design and qualification process.
• Assist in resolving tooling-related issues and facilitate design updates as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mold design, tooling, or toolmaking.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience is also considered.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Capability to conduct thorough DFM and tooling feasibility reviews.
• Extensive experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience specifically in medical connector and cable assembly mold design.
• Background as a journeyman toolmaker or significant shop floor experience.
• Familiarity with medical validation processes including IQ/OQ/PQ.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $100K-$120K.
• Opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, employee discounts, life insurance, and engaging employee activities.