Zoetis LLC is hiring a Senior Tooling Engineer to support contract manufacturers in maintaining and optimizing an injection molding tooling fleet, and to lead the design and development of new plastic injection molds for high-volume manufacturing. This role involves extensive cross-functional work in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Define and standardize tool maintenance processes and hold suppliers accountable.
Drive root cause analysis for common tool issues and downtime.
Create and track spare tool inventory and strategy.
Benchmark repair activities across suppliers to minimize downtime.
Proactively identify and fix weak areas in tools.
Manage tool health and create retirement plans.
Improve real-time visibility into tool status and performance, including using in-mold sensors.
Review and approve tool design and Moldflow analyses before production.
Identify and standardize best practices in mold design across all suppliers.
Optimize tooling designs for manufacturability, cost, and quality.
Oversee the fabrication, testing, and validation of new molds.
Track mold build activities and ensure schedule compliance.
Support tool bring-up at supplier sites to solve issues.
Own and update mold CAD and 2D design files.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce cycle times.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new tooling projects.
Investigate root causes of production issues impacting quality or yield.
Identify sources of process variation and design solutions.
Collect process data and perform statistical evaluation to monitor performance.
Partner with enabling support teams to improve operations.
Maintain quality control and safety standards.
Contribute to meeting business objectives around compliance and cost savings.
Assist in completing validation activities as required.
Assist in non-conformance and CAPA investigations.

What We're Looking For

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., FDA, USDA), preferably in diagnostics or biodevice.
Proven experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding, and tooling design principles.
Experience working with contract manufacturing organizations.
Proficiency in Moldflow and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
Experience with Operational Excellence tools such as DMAIC, 5 why’s, FMEA.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across departmental boundaries.
Flexibility to respond to changing conditions and priorities.
Proficient computer skills with Excel, Word, MS Visio, JMP, Minitab, or similar.
Must reside within a commutable distance to Ontario, CA.

Nice to Have

Green belt or Black belt certification.

Technical Stack

Moldflow
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Excel
Word
MS Visio
JMP
Minitab

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range: $96,000 - $148,000.
Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one.
401K plan with match and profit-sharing contribution.
4 weeks of vacation.
Short-term incentive compensation.
Long-term incentives.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Ontario, California.

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.