A global job position with an impact:
Own the design, qualification, performance and lifecycle of precision injection molds used in Ambu medical-device manufacturing in Juárez. Ensure reliable, compliant and cost-effective tooling while supporting new products, capacity expansion and global technology transfers.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
• Lead mold specifications, DFM/design reviews, mold construction, supplier selection,
trials, FAT/SAT and production introduction; evaluating cavities, gating, cooling, venting,
ejection and tolerances.
• Support new product introductions, mold duplication, transfers and scale-up with
Noblesville, Penang, Xiamen and external toolmakers.
• Troubleshoot mold defects and dimensional variation; partner with Process Engineering
and Maintenance on root cause, scientific molding, stable process windows and cycle-
time improvements.
• Own mold preventive maintenance requirements, refurbishment, critical spares, shot
count/condition tracking, drawings and tooling change documentation.
• Support risk assessments, PFMEA, NCR/CAPA, metrology, capability studies and
IQ/OQ/PQ; maintain approved material, traceability and contamination controls under
ISO 13485 and applicable FDA QMSR requirements.
• Drive tooling uptime, yield, scrap and cost improvements; coordinate vendors, tooling
CAPEX proposals and technical training for molding personnel.
• Support projects as product/process transfers, process efficiencies and others.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics or related Engineering
preferable or technical certification in a related field; 5+ years in precision injection mold
tooling; medical-device experience preferred.
• Hands-on mold design, construction, trials, troubleshooting, CAD/GD&T, thermoplastics,
metrology and mold maintenance knowledge.
• Working knowledge of DOE/SPC, PFMEA, validation/change control and regulated
manufacturing; strong supplier/project coordination; Spanish and technical English.
• Process/product transfer experience preferable.
Authorities:
Recommend tooling specifications, repairs, supplier acceptance and investments within approved procedures; escalate and request production holds for tooling-related quality or safety risks. No independent budget or personnel authority unless delegated.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing/tooling setting with heated molds, machinery, noise and controlled hazards; comply with PPE, EHS, lockout/tagout and cleanliness requirements. Occasional travel may be required.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position, then please apply as soon as possible through our recruitment system. Note that we will invite candidates for interviews on a continuous basis so no need to hesitate.
This job ad will be online until November 16, 2026, but once we have found the right candidate, this ad will no longer be online. For more information about the position, please feel free to contact at marc@ambu.com.