Senior Principal Tool Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on July 11, 2026.

• Lead the design, build, and process development of injection molding tools for plastic components within New Product Development.
• Ensure alignment with product design, material selection, and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in plastic part design, mold flow analysis, polymer rheology, and tooling design.
• Guide suppliers through tool build, validation, and qualification activities.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and statistical methods such as DOE, MSA, and SPC to support robust process development.
• Utilize 3D CAD, data‑analysis tools, and SPI standards to ensure high‑quality molded components.

• Must have: Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of plastic part design, injection‑molding guidelines, and 3D CAD packages.
• Knowledge of mold flow analysis, rheology of crystalline and amorphous plastics (e.g., polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, nylon, co‑polyesters).
• Experience guiding and coordinating vendor tool design and qualification activities.
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and statistical tools (DOE, Gage R&R, MSA, SPC).
• Familiarity with Society of Plastics Industry (SPI) standards for mold build classification and surface‑appearance recognition.
• Strong organizational, analytical problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge to manufacturing operations.

• Degree in plastics, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Previous Medtronic or medical‑device experience.
• Molding certifications.
• Component qualification experience.

Up to 50% travel may be required to enhance collaboration and ensure project completion.

We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.