Staff Tooling Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for managing supplier tooling manufacturing processes related to Plastic, Elastomer, Thixo and Metal Injection molding.

As a key member of the team, the incumbent will have responsibility for performing tooling, molding processes and tooling validation engineering activities supporting multiple Intuitive Surgical products. This person will also develop supplier quality systems, ensure capacity support demand and implement changes to manufacturing processes to effectively sustain suppliers and parts in production.

The successful candidate will be based in Singapore and will work closely with suppliers, cross-functional engineering teams, and supply chain functions to develop and sustain high-performing suppliers that meet Intuitive’s quality and business objectives.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Supplier Selection and Development

• Support tooling supplier strategy, selection, evaluation, and qualification for molded components and assemblies.
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, business performance, and quality metrics.
• Develop suppliers’ technical and quality systems to meet Intuitive’s standards for production readiness and ongoing performance.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure long-term collaboration and alignment with company objectives.

Tooling and Process Engineering

• Co-select appropriate manufacturing processes with R&D designers.
• Lead the design, development, and qualification of molds, tools, and fixtures to support both new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining production.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to optimize tooling performance, cost, and quality.
• Perform and review mold flow analysis, process capability studies, and design reviews to ensure robust tooling solutions.
• Drive the execution of production part qualification deliverables, including pFMEA, Gage R&R, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), first article inspections, and capability analysis.
• Manage supplier process changes through the Supplier Change Request (SCR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling or molding-related nonconformances.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement plans to extend tooling life and ensure consistent performance.

Supplier Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor supplier performance through data-driven metrics covering quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Designers, Supplier Engineers, and Quality Engineers to resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Contribute to supplier performance reviews, scorecards, and strategic business reviews.
• Support business continuity planning by assessing supplier risk, capacity, and scalability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and/or 5-10 or more-year related experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection mold design, fabrication, process development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable in materials, especially in thermoplastic and elastomers.
• Experience with process validation, including pFMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ, and statistical process capability.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and mold simulation tools such as Moldflow.
• Knowledgeable in SPI mold durability classification standards and requirements.
• Well-versed in mold surface texturing, polish, and finish standards and requirements.
• Possess a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experienced with post-processing techniques such as painting, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, etc.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485 preferred).
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Willingness to travel and internationally to manage supplier audits, validations, and technical support (China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc.).

Preferred:

• Experience working with suppliers in Asia, particularly in injection molding and precision tooling.
• Understanding of metal injection molding (MIM), Thixo, Compression Molding, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), scientific molding, and hot runner systems.
• Relevant work experience in mold design will be preferred.
• Prior experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices or automotive.
• Proven ability to lead supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

Client-provided location(s): Singapore

Job ID: b5e6b307-1215-44ac-be80-0226ece9f81c

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-27T07:54:08