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 general 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 * 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; accelerate and request production holds for tooling-related quality or safety risks.
No independent budget or personnel authority unless delegated.
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.
About Ambu
Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since **.
Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions.
We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals.
Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.
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📌 Injection Molding Tooling Engineer (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 Ambu A/S
📍 Ciudad Juárez