Staff Tooling Engineer

Stryker Group; Arroyo (PR); On-site; USD 77,700 - 129,500; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, to oversee tooling development and performance. The ideal candidate will manage tooling projects from design through validation, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance within a regulated manufacturing setting.

The position requires at least 6 years of technical experience, proficiency in CAD tools, and fluency in both Spanish and English. Applicants will work closely with mold builders and vendors and will investigate and resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in technical roles.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling programs and projects from design to validation.
• Conduct mold design reviews and evaluate performance metrics.
• Analyze and resolve plastic part quality issues.
• Maintain documentation for traceability and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Mold design and validation

CAD proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5 years of experience

Job description

Join a high-impact engineering function focused on tooling development, mold performance, and injection molding processes within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports the full lifecycle of tooling programs—from design and validation to maintenance and continuous improvement—while ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards.

What you will do

• Manage tooling programs and projects from design through validation and release, ensuring adherence to timelines, cost targets, and quality standards
• Conduct mold design reviews, evaluating performance metrics, technical risks, and design feasibility
• Select and coordinate with mold builders and external vendors; request quotations and oversee deliverables
• Analyze plastic part quality issues, identify mold-related root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce defects
• Develop and maintain mold history files, drawings records, and documentation for traceability and compliance
• Execute incoming and outgoing mold inspections and publish detailed technical reports
• Audit supplier and in-house mold records and spare part inventories; implement corrective actions to address gaps
• Review and improve preventive maintenance programs for molds to increase uptime and extend tool life

What you will need

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or minimum 5 years of experience in mold making or injection molding management/processing)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in technical roles
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices or similar)
• Proficiency in CAD tools and advanced PC applications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Fluency in Spanish and English

Preferred

• Experience designing or specifying inspection fixtures or testing equipment
• Knowledge of polymers, thermoplastics, metallurgy, and heat transfer principles

Additional information

• Travel: May be required for supplier visits or tooling validation activities
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle small components, use measuring equipment, and perform inspections on the production floor (including walking, bending, and standing for extended periods)

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• Puerto Rico: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual