Tooling Engineer

About the role

The Tooling Engineer will lead technical development and optimization of injection molding processes for high-precision, high-volume components. They will partner with Product Development teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost, and performance (DFM). Responsibilities include defining and implementing robust process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE), driving tooling strategy from prototype through production, utilizing simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow) to predict performance, reducing risk, and accelerating product development cycles. They will also lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve quality or process issues, ensuring alignment with Molex quality systems, and evaluating and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and optimization of injection molding processes for high-precision, high-volume components
• Partner with Product Development teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost, and performance (DFM)
• Define and implement robust process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE) to ensure repeatability and capability
• Drive tooling strategy from prototype through production, including mold design reviews and qualification activities
• Collaborate with global internal sites and external suppliers to build and improve molding and tooling capabilities
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow) to predict performance, reduce risk, and accelerate product development cycles
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve quality or process issues
• Ensure alignment with Molex quality systems, including PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC methodologies
• Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and additive manufacturing, to improve speed and cost
• Influence supplier performance through technical leadership, audits, and capability development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 7+ years’ experience in injection molding and tooling
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global suppliers

Qualifications

• Strong background with simulation tools (Moldflow or similar)
• Exposure to automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0
• Six Sigma or demonstrated use of statistical methods

Skills

• Experience in precision or micro-molding applications

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

$105,000 - $145,000 per year

Schedule

This role is ideally based in Lisle, IL, with flexibility to be located in Hudson, WI or Eden Prairie, MN.