Overview
This is a job opening for a temporary three-month Sr. Engineering position, with the possibility for time extensions. We seek a fast-response, proactive, self-directed individual to join our engineering organization. The candidate should have a positive attitude, a proven record of getting results, take initiative, and be a hands‑on collaborator with excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the transfer of plastic injection molds from external to internal molding facilities.
- Review dimensional reports for molded parts, defining conclusions and recommendations.
- Develop validation plans for plastic components of those molds getting transferred.
- Identify molded part deficiencies and define improvement plans.
- Work with internal and external teams and individuals.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and present them to various levels within the organization.
- The position is based in the Nogales, Mexico plants.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of injection molded plastic component, design, and knowledge of plastics processing and mold tool design.
- Demonstrated experience in achieving results in areas of responsibility described above.
- S. Degree in a Technical or Mechanical Engineering discipline
- Working knowledge of tolerance stack‑up analysis and GD&T
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAE engineering tools (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both as a leader/facilitator and a participant
- Excellent theoretical and applied knowledge of design and mechanical engineering concepts
- Well organized, analytic and methodic, enthusiastic, high energy, strong work ethic
- Strong project management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to make decisions using statistical tools (Minitab preferred)
- Experience in low-cost, high-volume, low-defect manufacturing
- Knowledge of 6‑Sigma, DFSS, LEAN, FMEA, DOE, and other quality improvement methods
- Knowledge of FEA and CFD
- Knowledge in CT (Computed Tomography) scanning