Lead Plastics Engineer - Automotive Injection Molding

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 650 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Attractive compensation package

Gender Pay Equality

Recognition awards

Resumo da oferta

Autoliv in Querétaro seeks a senior Plastics Expert to lead engineering of plastic components for Driver Unit programs. You will apply advanced plastics knowledge, injection molding, tooling, and DFM to drive performance, manufacturability and cost competitiveness.

You will review mold designs, support process development and supplier activities, manage defect analysis and root cause investigations, and lead tool trials and production readiness to ensure launch success.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in plastics engineering, injection molding, tooling, process engineering, or product development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong expertise in DFM, material selection, mold trials, FOT activities, tooling reviews, molding defect analysis, root cause investigations, and process troubleshooting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead plastic component development activities, including material selection, DFM reviews, tooling feasibility assessments, and manufacturing readiness evaluations.
• Provide technical expertise in plastics engineering by supporting injection molding processes, mold design reviews, material performance analysis, and defect resolution.
• Conduct root cause investigations and drive corrective actions to resolve production, quality, and process-related issues.
• Support suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including tool trials, First-Off Tool activities, process validations, APQP deliverables, and production launch readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through engineering standards, knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and development of local plastics engineering capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Plastics engineering

Injection molding

DFM

Root cause analysis

Supplier support

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Ferramentas

RJG Master Molder

Moldflow/Moldex3D

AIM Plastics Technology

GD&T

IATF 16949

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Autoliv in Querétaro seeks a senior Plastics Expert to lead engineering of plastic components for Driver Unit programs. You will apply advanced plastics knowledge, injection molding, tooling, and DFM to drive performance, manufacturability and cost competitiveness.

You will review mold designs, support process development and supplier activities, manage defect analysis and root cause investigations, and lead tool trials and production readiness to ensure launch success.