Molding Process Engineer to be located in Saltillo, Coah. at our Saltillo Technical Center.

Under the direction of the Molding Lead Engineer, the successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of plastic injection processing specifically related for APTIV’s connection systems product lines. 

The Molding Engineer will Support on different process development for Conventional Molding, Insert Molding, Co-Molding (LSR + Plastic) for new and legacy processes. 

Being on a technical Center good Theoretical and experience in plastic in needed to Justify with Data new project during the process Estimate, Develop and Implement projects. Empirical experience alone will not be enough, Deep understanding on Scientific molding is a must for this position.

 Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities):

Molding Engineering Activities

• Participate in early product development with product engineers and estimators
• Quote peripherical equipment / updated quote list of equipment
• Support Tool build to resolve processing issues with Tool Supplier
• Audit tool supplier process definition prior tool move
• Bill of process owner for Part Process Certification in the region
• Bill of Equipment owner for SOW on IMM & Peripherical equipment
• New Molding Equipment Installation support and start up (Hands On Support)
• New project / New supplier evaluation and Release with purchasing
• New Technology definition
• Plant operation support / Troubleshoot
• Plant Operation training for New engineers / Technicians (as needed)
• Audit Molding performance in NA facilities
• Participate in product and tool design reviews, DFM, estimating process, ADP projects and Global activities
• Meet key dates, maintain through put and quality targets
• Perform plans with focus and energy toward exceeding expectations and Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Support plant tool engineers for mold improvements

Support for Operations

• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support problem-solving activities (root cause, corrective actions).

Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic engineering.
• Scientific Molding Training / Certification
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand component/tooling prints and models
• MoldFlow interpretation Knowledge
• Injection Molding machine maintenance troubleshoot
• Must be willing and able to travel in Mexico or US (As Needed to support Tool issues and/or Processing or Tool Suppliers)
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• English Technical / Conversation is necessary
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint

Your Preferred Background (i.e. Nice to Haves):

• Proficiency with NX and in-depth understanding of GD&T
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment

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