Tooling and Equipment Design & Build Manager

Expected Travel:
Up to 10%

Requisition

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, Quik Clot, Rüsch, Uro Lift and Weck - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit

Vascular & Emergency Medicine - Built on a legacy of innovation and clinical excellence, the Vascular & Emergency Medicine business at Teleflex develops and delivers advanced medical technologies that empower clinicians to help improve patient outcomes and optimize healthcare efficiency. Our trusted Arrow, Arrow, EZ-IO, and Quik Clot brands set the standard for vascular access and emergency medicine, offering proven solutions to enhance patient outcomes.

From technically advanced vascular access devices - including central venous and arterial catheters, PICCs, and sheath introducers with antimicrobial protection-to life-saving intraosseous access systems and hemostatic technologies used by hospitals, EMS, and military teams worldwide, our portfolio embodies precision, reliability, and performance. As part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organization, we are united by a commitment to clinical differentiation, innovation, and excellence.

Join a dynamic, growth-focused team that offers advanced medical technology solutions that make a lasting impact on healthcare.

Position Summary

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, build, and support of tooling and equipment used in the development and manufacture of disposable medical devices. Lead a multidisciplinary team including toolmaker designers, equipment designers, electrical engineers, and automation/controls technicians. Oversee lab and shop environments while partnering closely with the Machine Shop Manager to deliver integrated, efficient, and high-quality tooling and equipment solutions.

Define and execute automation strategy to enable scalable, high-volume production. Lead vendor selection, management, and integration to support equipment development and deployment into production environments.

Principal Responsibilities

* Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team responsible for tooling and equipment design, fabrication, assembly, and validation.

* Provide strategic direction for tooling and equipment capabilities aligned to product development and manufacturing needs.

* Oversee design and build of complex tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment systems.

* Ensure integration of mechanical, electrical, controls, vision systems, and safety systems (LOTO, guarding, light curtains, PLC-based controls).

* Partner with the Machine Shop Manager to align workflows including job intake, prioritization, tracking, and completion.

* Develop and implement systems for job ideation, origination, estimation, tracking, and reporting.

* Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of projects.

* Drive design for manufacturability, reliability, safety, and scalability in all tooling and equipment solutions.

* Oversee lab/shop operations including space utilization, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and material management.

* Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for tooling and equipment issues impacting development or production.

* Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, validation protocols, and reports.

* Establish and maintain strong partnerships with product design, product engineering, and process development teams.

* Provide technical leadership and guidance on machining processes, machine design, and automation strategies.

* Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

* Manage budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation for tooling and equipment development.

* Interface with vendors and external machine builders to support equipment development and integration.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tooling, equipment, and workflow processes.

* Ensure compliance with quality systems, design controls, EH&S and regulatory requirements.

* Define and drive automation strategy to support transition from development to high-volume manufacturing.

* Lead vendor selection, qualification, and ongoing management for equipment design, build, and integration.

* Oversee implementation and scaling of automated equipment for high-volume production, including establishment of machine requirements,…