Senior Tooling Engineer

Crosslinked Jobs/Senior Tooling Engineer One of 4,101 polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this IN Senior Tooling Engineer IntePros Tempe, AZtodayverified 2 h ago Listed pay for BS-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked center on $128k (21 with a salary).This posting does not list one. Oversee production tooling and molds, lead repairs and refurbishment, mentor tooling engineers and mold makers. Apply Manufacturing / Production roles, by email Apply Worth knowing Why it is interesting. Technical leadership role with mentoring, continuous improvement, and new product development involvement in a regulated medical device environment. Might not be for you. Contract role focused on tooling maintenance and repair, not polymer R&D or formulation. Bench and deskTechnical lead Senior hires only Adjacent materials roleKnowledge of injection molding industry and respective processes; mold refurbishment or replacement; support validation and ramp-up of new or refurbished molds Seniority Senior Work On-site Type Contract Degree BS Experience 5–8 yrs Industry Medical devices Role Manufacturing / Production Role details IntePros is currently looking for a Sr. Associate Tooling Engineer to join one of our medical device/manufacturing clients in Tempe, AZ. The Sr. Associate Tooling Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and availability of production tooling. You will oversee tooling spares, leads repair initiatives, use data to make decisions on mold refurbishment or replacement, support production troubleshooting, provide guidance within the tooling department, and maintain tooling documentation. Sr. Associate Tooling Engineer Responsibilities Manage and maintain all tooling spare parts to ensure production readiness.Lead troubleshooting and resolution of tooling‑related production issues.Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support stable manufacturing operations.Mentor Tooling Engineers and Mold Makers to build technical capability across the team.Provide clear technical guidance to Team Members and Leadership.Maintain and update tooling documentation, standards, and repair guidelines.Support repairs, refurbishments, and component replacements internally and with outside suppliers.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, uptime, and quality.Oversee tooling lifecycle health, including wear tracking, refurbishment planning, and end‑of‑life decisions.Support validation and ramp‑up of new or refurbished molds.Participate in new product development design reviews to provide insight and direction to avoid mold design/functional problems and issues as assigned.Work with our commercial sales team and customers for existing annual tooling evaluations and financials needed for any major repairs.Other duties as assigned. Education Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience Work Experience Experience: 5-8 years of experience in an engineering capacity Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Effective analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of injection molding industry and respective processesProficient in GD&T tolerancingExperience working in a regulated GMP or GLP environmentPreferred knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturabilityExperience in driving projects lasting for several months with little supervisionGood understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.)Proficiency in SolidWorksProficient in creating detailed drawings Travel Requirements 10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects. Additional Requirements Must be able to stand for 4-8 hours a day when performing equipment acceptance testing.Must be able to perform required gowning and work within an ISO 7 cleanroom.Must be able to learn and execute statistical analyses in both verbal and written form.Must be able to own and be held responsible for assigned activities while contributing to a team and collaborating with others across multiple business functions.Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking.Must have excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization and in a variety of situations.Effective personal time management skills and must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, and prioritize with constant interruptions.Must have the cognitive ability to plan, execute to goal, supervise and coordinate the work of a team in area of responsibility.Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment.Must be able to maintain confidentiality and effectively resolve conflicts.Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.Leadership skills and must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.Read and interpret data, information and documents.Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.Ability to make independent and sound judgments with guidance from management as needed. Connected All roles at InteProsMore Manufacturing / Production roles Related roles BI Catheter TechnicianBIOTRONIK Tustin, CA $50k – $62kBI Senior Catheter TechnicianBIOTRONIK Tustin, CA $58k – $83kZT Process Technician (2nd Shift)Zanini Tennessee, Inc. Winchester, TN $52k – $62kES Injection Mold Process TechnicianEcoWater Systems LLC Ripley, MS TE Process Technician, AssemblyTesla Fremont, CA $60k – $113k Common questions Where is the Senior Tooling Engineer role at IntePros based? This role is based in Tempe, AZ. What degree is required for the Senior Tooling Engineer role at IntePros? This role requires a BS. How many years of experience does this Senior Tooling Engineer role require? The posting calls for 5–8 years of relevant experience.