Principal Tooling Engineer – Injection Molding

Medtronic•Cherry Hill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic, you can embark on a career of exploration and innovation, contributing to healthcare access and equity. As a Principal Tooling Engineer, you will be crucial in supporting the design, development, and implementation of injection mold tooling for manufacturing life-changing medical technologies. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, Quality, and external tooling suppliers to deliver high-quality tooling solutions for scalable and reliable production. You will lead the development, procurement, and lifecycle management of injection mold tooling in manufacturing operations, directly impacting the production of medical devices that improve and save lives globally. Medtronic emphasizes bringing bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness, prioritizing patients. The role requires a fully onsite schedule, 5 days a week, to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree with Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Masters Degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with injection mold tooling design and development
Experience working with tooling vendors and mold makers
Knowledge of mold flow simulation and interpretation
Experience supporting First-Off Tool (FOT) trials and tooling validation
Familiarity with preventive maintenance planning for tooling
Experience troubleshooting molding or tooling issues in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, or similar 3D design tools
Experience in regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for tooling

Responsibilities

Lead injection mold tooling development projects from concept through release to production.
Select and manage external mold vendors, including supplier selection, purchase order placement, and technical collaboration.
Conduct design reviews of injection molds, ensuring designs meet product, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
Review and interpret mold flow simulation results to validate tool design and processing strategies.
Participate in First-Off Tool (FOT) trials at mold suppliers to verify tool performance and readiness for production.
Develop and complete mold verification reports to ensure tools meet specification and quality requirements.
Release and maintain mold drawings and 3D models within engineering systems.
Implement serialization and tracking systems for mold tooling and components.
Develop and release preventive maintenance (PM) plans for molds to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
Establish and maintain tooling storage, handling, and maintenance processes within the manufacturing site.
Partner with molding and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot mold tooling issues and drive continuous improvement.
Design, develop, and implement industrial machinery, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use.
Consider design factors such as accessibility, cost efficiency, mobility, durability, and performance requirements.
Utilize CAD/CAM tools to design tooling and support manufacturing solutions.