Senior Injection Mold Engineer for Automotive Lighting

ZKW; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ZKW, a leading premium automotive lighting and electronics supplier, is seeking an Injection Mold Engineer in Silao. The role focuses on manufacturability of plastic components and optimization of injection molding processes to support development teams.

You will lead process improvements, collaborate across groups during simultaneous engineering, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality production. A technical degree and 8–10 years of experience are expected, with English at B2 level or above.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical field (plastic, material, mechanical, automation) required.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in related areas.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding and plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DFM and interpretation of injection molding simulations.
• English level B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Represent production in product development, ensuring manufacturability of plastic components.
• Lead and provide technical feedback on injection molding processes.
• Define and optimize manufacturing processes for cost-effective, high-quality production.
• Pass on process know-how and support process planning in plastics.
• Fulfill tasks from supervisor by the defined date.

Skills

8-10 years experience

Injection molding

DFM

Injection molding simulation

English (B2)

Education

University degree in plastics/mechanical/materials engineering or related

Technical degree preferred

Job description

ZKW, a leading premium automotive lighting and electronics supplier, is seeking an Injection Mold Engineer in Silao. The role focuses on manufacturability of plastic components and optimization of injection molding processes to support development teams.

You will lead process improvements, collaborate across groups during simultaneous engineering, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality production. A technical degree and 8–10 years of experience are expected, with English at B2 level or above.