Industrial Engineering Lead - Thermoplastic Injection Molding

Autoliv; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards & events

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an Industrial Engineering Lead Specialist in Mexico to develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding, optimizing production capacity, efficiency, and profitability. You will create cost models for new components and establish DFM guidelines to assess manufacturability during quotation and development phases.

The role requires 15 years of experience in Plastic Injection Molding (Class A automotive components preferred), plus strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Plastic Injection Molding manufacturing, preferably with Class A automotive components, including painted and textured surface applications.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing strategy and business decision-making, including make-versus-buy analysis, cost modeling, capacity planning, and capital equipment justification.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, including material selection, grain and texture requirements, process optimization, and automotive industry best practices.
• Advanced expertise in injection mold tooling, machine and production cell design, tool maintenance, spare parts management, and supplier selection and management for tooling and texture development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding to optimize production capacity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Create and maintain accurate cost models and quotations for new components, supporting business growth and competitive pricing strategies.
• Establish Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines and provide manufacturability assessments during the quotation, product development, and launch phases.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, scrap reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence within the molding department.
• Evaluate and support strategic manufacturing decisions, including make-versus-buy analysis, tooling cavity optimization, equipment selection, and production cell design to maximize operational performance.

Skills

Manufacturing strategy

Cost modeling

DFM guidelines

Injection molding

Tooling & maintenance

Make-versus-buy analysis

Capacity planning

Process optimization

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Job description

Autoliv is seeking an Industrial Engineering Lead Specialist in Mexico to develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding, optimizing production capacity, efficiency, and profitability. You will create cost models for new components and establish DFM guidelines to assess manufacturability during quotation and development phases.

The role requires 15 years of experience in Plastic Injection Molding (Class A automotive components preferred), plus strong skills in