MoldTooling Manager

Apex Electronics Talent; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $100K-$120K

Extensive benefits package

401(k)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

HSA / FSA

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apex Electronics Talent in Stoughton, MA is seeking a seasoned Mold Tooling Engineering Manager to lead design and production of medical cable assemblies and connectors, with a focus on injection-molded components.

You will manage the internal tool shop, perform DFM assessments, collaborate with global partners, and oversee tool design with domestic and international mold shops. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in mold design, tooling, or toolmaking.
• Associate's degree or higher in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal tool shop coordinating toolmakers and mold design engineers.
• Conduct DFM assessments to ensure optimal product design standards.
• Design, assess, and refine injection molds for medical connector components and cable assemblies.
• Formulate tooling concepts with gating, venting, cooling, and surface finishes.
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with external mold shops domestically and internationally to oversee design and qualification.
• Address tooling challenges and update designs as needed.

Skills

DFM assessments

Medical device manufacturing

Global collaboration

Leadership

Mold design / tooling

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Stoughton, MA

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: $100K-$120K annually, accompanied by an extensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental, life, medical, and vision insurance.

Position Overview:

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Mold Tooling Engineering Manager to spearhead our engineering efforts in crafting innovative medical cable assemblies and connector products. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in managing the design and production processes, with a particular focus on injection-molded components. This role offers the perfect platform for a professional driven by innovation and leadership to shine in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the internal tool shop with efficiency, coordinating efforts between toolmakers and mold design engineers.
• Conduct comprehensive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments to ensure optimal product design standards.
• Design, assess, and refine injection molds tailored for medical connector components and cable assemblies.
• Formulate and support tooling concepts, emphasizing gating, venting, cooling, and surface finishes.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to ensure designs are not only manufacturable but also cost-effective.
• Engage with external mold shops, both domestic and international, to oversee the tool design and qualification process.
• Address tooling-related challenges and facilitate updates to designs as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 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 recognized.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Strong ability to conduct thorough DFM and tooling feasibility assessments.
• Extensive experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience specific to 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 ranging from $100K to $120K.
• Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.
• An extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, employee discounts, life insurance, and engaging employee activities.

If you are prepared to take on a leadership position in a growing team and make a substantial impact in the medical device manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply.