Mold Process Engineer: Lead Tooling & Process Innovation

Flint Hills Resources; Región Sur; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Molex Guadalajara Sur is seeking a Mold Process Engineer to lead tooling and mold development, driving process improvements and robust production launches. You will coordinate with global teams to optimize molding operations and ensure high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing outcomes.

The role requires advanced molding know-how, CAD/CAE skills, and strong project management to support qualification, launch readiness, and continuous improvement across operations.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding and tooling development.
• Advanced English.
• Hands-on experience applying scientific molding principles on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong knowledge of tooling systems and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to molding and tooling processes.
• Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools and basic CAE flow analysis.
• Familiarity with GD&T interpretation and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including schedule, budget, qualification criteria, and launch readiness ownership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead new tooling and mold development initiatives, including supplier management, DFM reviews, tooling approvals, CAE validation, and qualification activities.
• Own the end-to-end mold development process, from qualification criteria and scientific molding development through launch readiness and production transfer.
• Optimize molding processes using cavity pressure data, DOE methodologies, and statistical analysis to establish robust production windows.
• Correlate CAE simulation results with process and product performance data to improve manufacturability and reduce development risk.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and technical documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for tooling, molding processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with operations and suppliers to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Injection molding

Tooling development

DFM

CAD/3D modeling

DOE methodologies

Statistical analysis

Project management

Root cause analysis

Moldflow/Moldex3D

ERP/PLM systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Moldflow

Moldex3D

Sigmasoft

SAP

Windchill

Teamcenter

NX

Descripción del empleo

Molex Guadalajara Sur is seeking a Mold Process Engineer to lead tooling and mold development, driving process improvements and robust production launches. You will coordinate with global teams to optimize molding operations and ensure high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing outcomes.

The role requires advanced molding know-how, CAD/CAE skills, and strong project management to support qualification, launch readiness, and continuous improvement across operations.