Molding Senior Engineer

The Molding Senior Engineer position impacts in the daily continuous improvement in the production lines. The process engineer works together with the multifunctional areas, having as internal customer to production, quality and EHS areas to make sure the production floor and lines are optimized to ensure the safety, cost, quality and delivery can be accomplished efficiency Education and Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in engineering. 5-7 years of experience in molding related areas Experience and/or production processes required. Basic Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001. Knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5W, 8D, Ishikawa. Knowledge in Engel injection machines. GD&T experience. Strong technical skills such as: electronics, robotics, pneumatics and mechanics. Scientific Injection molding. Minitab Key Responsibilities: Setup injection machines used for molded components. Proficiency in injection molding equipment and software, with a strong understanding of resins and plastics chemistry. Create and implement DOEs to define process parameter windows and identify optimal operating conditions. Stablish molding parameters in machines. Make sure that process sheets are updated. Utilize knowledge of resins and plastics chemistry reactions and flows to enhance process performance and product quality. Strong problem solving analysis in the lines to optimize resources (production floor, headcount, cycle times, etc) and decrease waste (scrap, downtime, etc) by implementing methodology (5W, 8D, etc) and using tools. Create molds specification for quoting purposes with suppliers. Keep updated machine and molds and collaborate with preventive maintenance routines. Provide continuous technical couching to molding personnel (tooling technicians, setup technicians, maintenance technicians). Ensure Engineers comply with applicable APQP process steps. Generate and follow up compliance of key indicators with engineers and provide support with escalation roadblocks. Ensure Engineers obtain relevant information for transfer projects. Follow all activities related to plant capacity by making sure all lines have cycle times registered. Provide adequate support to other areas such as: Production, Quality, Manufacturing, etc. Ensure that Engineers actively participate as Process Owners. Ensure the development of new processes using lean manufacturing techniques. Make visits to customers and suppliers as required. Attend visits from customers, suppliers or colleagues from other locations as required Monitor validation of new or transferred equipment, detect and resolve operational problems that result. Meet and satisfy specific customer requirements. Work in coordination with other departments to improve plant-wide productivity. Create and manage new projects for capital investment, human resource and new equipment requirements, or additional tooling to support operational or replacement requirements. Attend TCB (Technical Change Board) meetings. Ensure the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing process to reduce waste. Ensure that PPAP'S, test runs, engineering changes are executed based on APQP dates and responsibilities, review results and take necessary corrective actions, and manage resources (manpower, equipment, tooling) for necessary runs according to APQP. Provide regular communication with the Department Manager and provide immediate feedback concerning potential failures/obstacles to achieving established goals. Provide design and/or tooling feedback to suppliers. Attend training and applicable workshops

Location: Monterrey Metropolitan Area, MX

Posted Date: 7/7/2025