SR MOLDING ENGINEER

Description

Leads small and medium sized projects and manages the technical elements. **Job Requirements** **Key Activities** * Apply advanced technical knowledge to the design, construction, and sourcing of mold tooling to meet defined quality, cost, and production requirements. * Contribute to the evaluation, introduction, and implementation of new molding technologies within the manufacturing footprint. * Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex molding\-related topics including processing, tooling, materials, quality, and capacity challenges, both internally and with external partners. * Support and coordinate enterprise\-wide molding excellence initiatives and continuous improvement activities, recommending and implementing best practices across the organization. * Utilize data\-driven problem\-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, or similar approaches to identify root causes of molding issues and implement sustainable solutions that improve process capability. * Support the deployment of operational excellence and standardized manufacturing foundations within the molding environment. * Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to source molded components and support the external manufacturing and supplier base as required. * Partner closely with Product Development Engineering to ensure designs meet cost targets and follow design\-for\-manufacturability principles. * Provide molding expertise to assigned new product development projects, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met according to project timelines, including mold qualification and transfer to production. * Ensure proper documentation of molding processes, tooling, and standards within applicable internal systems. * Participate in and, when appropriate, lead FMEA reviews related to molding processes and tooling. **What your background should look like** **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Molding Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated specialized experience in molding processes. An advanced degree is a plus. * Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working within a molding\-focused engineering or manufacturing environment. * Advanced level of English (written and verbal). * Strong technical expertise in mold processing and tooling design for thermoplastics, thermosets, and silicones. Experience with engineered resins is desirable. * Proficiency in the use of Computer\-Aided Design (CAD) tools and mold flow simulation software to support tooling and design reviews. * Experience in low\-volume, high\-mix manufacturing environments is preferred. * Exposure to molding applications for highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense) is a plus. * Certification or training in Lean or Design for Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required. * Proficiency in standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab is advantageous. * Solid project management and cross\-functional collaboration skills. **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork **Job Locations:** AVE. PRODUCCION \#20 TIJUANA, Baja California 92154 Mexico **Posting City:** TIJUANA **Job Country:** Mexico **Travel Required:** Less than 10% **Requisition ID:** 151496 **Workplace Type:** Onsite **External Careers Page:** Engineering \& Technology