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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tooling Engineer

LocationTijuana, Mexico
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live9h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have17
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting injection mold design, mold refurbishment projects, product transfers, and manufacturing sustainment activities
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical device or life sciences industries
Supports mold design, refurbishment projects, business sustainment, and product transfers
Updates and generates technical drawings for plastic parts, injection molds, tooling components, and machinery parts
Performs reverse engineering of plastic components and injection molds
Works with suppliers on quotations for new molds, refurbishment projects, and engineering changes
Supports supplier audits related to tooling and machining processes
Identifies and proposes cost reduction initiatives related to machining and tooling expenses
Manages workload and assigned projects to ensure timely completion
Verifies that the tooling workshop maintains adequate tools and equipment for proper performance
Supports Tool Room operations in specific projects in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
SolidWorks proficiency (required)
Experience operating CNC machines, drills, grinders, CAD/CAM systems, and dimensional measurement instruments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills and teamwork orientation
Nice to have5
Experience with process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical documentation
Experience in new mold manufacturing with international vendors and cross-functional team collaboration
Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages beneficial
Experience training and supporting technical staff
Eligibility3
Ensures compliance with internal quality standards and EHS requirements
Applies Thermo Fisher leadership principles and ensures adherence to the 4 I’s, Code of Ethics, and Code of Conduct
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support Tooling operations
Skills
Microsoft Office
SolidWorks
CNC machines
drills
grinders
CAD/CAM systems
dimensional measurement instruments
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
About the company
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Tooling Engineer, where you’ll contribute to excellence in supporting the design, modification, and release of plastic compo-nents and injection molds at the Tijuana site. Works collaboratively with Engineer-ing, Tooling, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to develop, refurbish, and improve tooling solutions that support new product introduction (NPI), business continuity, and production processes and equipment optimization. In this role, you’ll work across functions to ensure high-quality manufacturing operations while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll manage technical projects, implement process improvements, and provide essential support to manufacturing operations. This position offers opportunities for professional development and impact in an organization dedicated to scientific advancement.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting injection mold design, mold refurbishment projects, product transfers, and manufacturing sustainment activities.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical device or life sciences industries.
• Supports mold design, refurbishment projects, business sustainment, and product transfers.
• Updates and generates technical drawings for plastic parts, injection molds, tool-ing components, and machinery parts.
• Performs reverse engineering of plastic components and injection molds.
• Works with suppliers on quotations for new molds, refurbishment projects, and engineering changes.
• Supports supplier audits related to tooling and machining processes.
• Identifies and proposes cost reduction initiatives related to machining and tooling expenses.
• Manages workload and assigned projects to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures compliance with internal quality standards and EHS requirements.
• Verifies that the tooling workshop maintains adequate tools and equipment for proper performance.
• Applies Thermo Fisher leadership principles and ensures adherence to the 4 I’s, Code of Ethics, and Code of Conduct.
• Supports Tool Room operations in specific projects in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• SolidWorks proficiency (required).
• Experience operating CNC machines, drills, grinders, CAD/CAM systems, and dimensional measurement instruments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Experience with process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical documentation
• Experience in new mold manufacturing with international vendors and cross-functional team collaboration
• Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages beneficial
• Experience training and supporting technical staff
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support Tooling operations.
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