Sr. Tooling Engineer at ZOETIS SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Ontario, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

148000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tooling Design, Injection Molding, Manufacturing Processes, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Moldflow, CAD Software, Operational Excellence, Statistical Evaluation, Collaboration, Quality Control, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Project Management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

This position is based in or near Ontario, California. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Tooling Engineer will be responsible for supporting our CM’s on the maintenance of our current injection molding tooling fleet as well as the design, development, and optimization of new plastic injection molds and tooling for high-volume manufacturing of our plastic consumables. This role requires extensive experience in tooling design and manufacturing processes. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, who can work cross-functionally. IMPACT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTION Define and standardize tool maintenance/cleaning process and hold suppliers accountable. Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution to common tool issues/downtime to guide suppliers on optimal path forward. Create and track spare tool/part inventory and strategy. Benchmarking common repair/troubleshooting activities across suppliers to ensure minimum downtime. Identify weak areas in each tool or problem tools, once we have buffer, to proactively fix tools before they go down for repair. Manage tool health and create tool retirement plan. Create way to get better real-time visibility to tool status and performance, including use of in-mold sensors for monitoring. Review and approve tool design and Moldflow for each new tool and supplier before we cut steel. Identify best practice in terms of mold design and standardize across all suppliers. Optimize tooling designs for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and quality and implement lessons learned from previous tools. Oversee the fabrication, testing, and validation of new molds and tooling. Track mold build activities and ensure compliance to schedule. Support tool bring-up on-site at suppliers to aid them through the process and to solve issues as they arise. Own the mold design CAD as well as 2D files and update them as needed. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance and reduce cycle times. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing, to ensure tooling designs meet product specifications and regulatory requirements. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new tooling projects. Strong ability to investigate root cause of production issues impacting product quality or yield, support implementation of improvements, countermeasures, and preventative action. Identify sources of variation (procedure, process, equipment, people) within the manufacturing process and design solutions. Recognizes need for and embraces concept of continuous improvement. Creates new ideas and recommendations based on engineering data, facts, and observations. Collects process data and performs trending and statistical evaluation to monitor process performance to understand stability and areas for improvement. Effectively partners with and motivates enabling support teams to improve operations for the advancement of the whole site and company. Maintain quality control and safety standards. Actively contribute to meeting business objectives around compliance, cost savings, and potentially capital spend requirements. Assists in completing validation activities as required. Assists in non-conformance and CAPA investigations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BS in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering with 5+ years of experience. Food and Drug Administration, USDA and/or work in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in the diagnostics or biodevice industry, is required. Proven experience with high-volume manufacturing processes. Strong knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding processes, and tooling design principles. Experience in working with contract manufacturing organizations and third-party suppliers. Proficiency in Moldflow Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Experience with Operational Excellence tools such as DMAIC, 5 why’s, Fishbones, FMEA, etc. Green belt or Black belt certification is a plus. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and management across departmental boundaries. Candidate must possess flexibility and agility to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities. Proficient computer skills such as Excel, Word, MS Visio, JMP, Minitab, or similar software PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Must reside within a commutable distance to Ontario, CA. Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities of the role (typically up to 50%) Work Environment: Colleague must work onsite, be able to lift at least 50 pounds, and work near moving mechanical parts with moderate noise level where the use of hearing protection is optional and eye protection is required. 50% travel required. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $96,000 - $148,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Why Zoetis Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers. Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Tooling Engineer will support the maintenance of injection molding tooling and design new molds for high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include optimizing tooling designs, managing tool health, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.