Tooling Engineer

Seaway Plastics Engineering; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics Engineering in Port Richey, FL is hiring a Tooling Engineer to design, develop and optimize injection molds and tooling solutions for medical device manufacturing. You will collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure robust mold performance and support process development on the production floor.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience in tooling design and validation, and a background in mechanical/manufacturing engineering within a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling design and mold validation.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering with focus on design-for-manufacturability in regulated environments.
• Strong CAD skills for tooling and mold design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize injection molds and tooling solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure robust mold performance.
• Support process development and troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Evaluate design-for-manufacturability and perform root cause analysis for tooling issues.
• Manage tooling changes and improvements; maintain documentation and specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory and timeline requirements.

Skills

Tooling design

Injection molding

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical engineering

CAD proficiency

Regulated environment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Company Description

Seaway Plastics Engineering is a full-service contract manufacturing partner specializing in the medical device and life sciences industry, supporting OEMs with complex, precision-driven products. The company offers expertise in plastic injection molding, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), assembly, prototype development, mold making, and low- to mid-volume production, providing end-to-end support from product development through full-scale manufacturing. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay/Clearwater Beach area, Seaway operates five U.S.-based facilities across Florida, California, and Minnesota, offering scalable capacity and geographic flexibility. With more than 400 employees, Seaway Plastics is recognized for delivering consistent quality, technical expertise, and reliable supply chain performance in highly regulated environments, making it a trusted partner for medical OEMs.

Role Description

The Tooling Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Port Richey, FL. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing injection molds and tooling solutions to support medical device and life sciences manufacturing. Day-to-day tasks include creating and reviewing tooling designs, collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure robust mold performance, and supporting process development and troubleshooting on the production floor. The Tooling Engineer will evaluate design-for-manufacturability, perform root cause analysis for tooling-related issues, manage tooling changes and improvements, and maintain documentation and specifications. The role also involves working closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure tooling meets performance, regulatory, and timeline requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Tooling Design and Injection Molding, including experience with mold design, tool validation, and process optimization.
• Candidates should possess skills in Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus on production support, continuous improvement, and design-for-manufacturability in a regulated environment.
• Candidates should possess skills in Mechanical Engineering, including understanding of materials, tolerances, and mechanical component design relevant to tooling and molds.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for creating, modifying, and reviewing detailed tooling and component models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in medical device or life sciences manufacturing, including familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements, is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on-site in Port Richey, FL and support hands-on activities in a production and tooling environment.