What is the salary for the Sr. Tooling Engineer - Injection Molding role at Sterling Engineering?

The listed annual base salary range is $120K–$150K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Sr. Tooling Engineer - Injection Molding role at Sterling Engineering based?

This role is based in Hartford, CT.

How many years of experience does this Sr. Tooling Engineer - Injection Molding role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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Sr. Tooling Engineer - Injection Molding

Sterling Engineering · Hartford, CT3w agoverified 20 h ago

$120k – $150kfrom the posting

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Design and validate injection molding tooling for a medical manufacturing operation

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. High-visibility medical program bringing advanced production capability to the US, with international launch collaboration.

Might not be for you. Tooling-focused and production-scale, not open-ended materials R&D; requires 5+ years molding tooling experience.

Deep specialist Senior hires only

Core polymer roleDeep expertise in thermoplastics and/or thermosets, mold flow, and molding process optimization

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: Medical devices
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

Thermoplastics120 roles Thermosets28 roles

Techniques

Mold flow analysis29 rolesInspection/measurement toolsElectronic/mechanical test equipment

Role details

Principal Tooling Engineer

– Injection Molding

Location

Manchester, CT

Target Pay

$120,000-$150,000/year + 10% annual bonus

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Tooling Engineer to support the development of state-of-the-art injection molding tooling for a high-visibility medical manufacturing operation. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on position ideal for a senior tooling professional who enjoys working across design, process development, and shop-floor execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design and engineer complex tooling solutions for molds, jigs, and fixtures to meet product and regulatory specifications.
Participate in design reviews and perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) evaluations.
Lead validation of molding tools and troubleshoot tooling or process-related issues.
Implement cost-effective tooling improvements and engineering changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on tool qualification, sampling, and final part approval.
Develop and maintain tooling documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
Provide technical coaching and guidance to tooling technicians and internal engineering staff.
Deliver status updates aligned with project timelines and customer expectations.
Support early-phase international collaboration, including travel to Denmark during initial program launch.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in injection molding tooling design, validation, and troubleshooting.
Deep expertise in thermoplastics and/or thermosets, mold flow, and molding process optimization.
Strong background in Design for Manufacturability and tooling qualification.
Hands-on experience working in manufacturing or tool room environments.
Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting global manufacturing transfers or new product launches.
Familiarity with inspection, measurement tools, and electronic/mechanical test equipment.

Why Join

Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact medical manufacturing program.
Visibility with global customers and leadership teams.
Key role in bringing advanced production capability to the United States.
Collaborative environment where senior technical expertise drives real outcomes.