SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER MOLDING

TE Connectivity Corporation; Hermosillo; Presencial; MXN 480.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer focused on molding in Hermosillo, Mexico. You will lead development, validation, and continuous improvement of molding processes, drive NPI, and support transfers with a focus on quality, yield, and cost targets.

The role requires strong expertise in injection molding, DOE, SPC, and process validation, with ability to mentor teams and implement best practices across high-volume operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electromechanical, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Advanced training or certifications in Injection Molding, Scientific Molding, Advanced Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management are highly preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing and injection molding processes.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, scrap reduction, cycle time, productivity, and process stability.
• Define process windows and optimal operating conditions for new and existing products.
• Lead technical activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfers, and engineering changes.
• Provide advanced technical support for complex issues involving processes, products, molds, equipment, and materials.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Mentor and guide engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Drive best practices in manufacturing and injection molding technologies.
• Plan and execute equipment, mold, and process validations, including IQ/OQ/PQ and capability studies.
• Lead mold trials for new or transferred tooling.

Conocimientos

Process development

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Mold troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Plastics or related field

Advanced training in Injection Molding / Lean / Six Sigma

English proficiency (intermediate-high)

Herramientas

Minitab

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER MOLDING

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer focus in molding to lead the development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and plastic injection molding processes. This role serves as the technical expert for molding and manufacturing operations, driving process excellence, new product introductions, manufacturing transfers, advanced problem-solving, and technology implementation.

The successful candidate will ensure robust, capable, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes that meet quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives while supporting business growth and operational competitiveness.

What your background should look like

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electromechanical, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• Advanced training or certifications in Injection Molding, Scientific Molding, Advanced Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management are highly preferred.


• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or Plastic Injection Molding processes.


• Strong background in manufacturing process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.


• Hands-on experience with plastic injection molding operations.


• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfers, and process validations.


• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.


• Experience working with multi-cavity molds.


• Experience with automation, capital equipment implementation, and new mold launches is preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Injection molding processes and manufacturing operations.


• Scientific Molding methodologies and material behavior.


• DOE (Design of Experiments) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).


• Process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk).


• PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.


• Process validation methodologies (IQ, OQ, PQ).


• Lean Manufacturing and SMED/Quick Changeover techniques.


• GD&T interpretation and engineering drawings.


• Minitab and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing and injection molding processes.


• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, scrap reduction, cycle time, productivity, and process stability.


• Analyze critical process parameters and implement corrective actions to ensure robust and repeatable operations.


• Define process windows and optimal operating conditions for new and existing products.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

• Provide advanced technical support for complex issues involving processes, products, molds, equipment, and materials.


• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.


• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and production personnel.


• Drive best practices in manufacturing and injection molding technologies.

New Product Introduction & Validation

• Lead technical activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfers, and engineering changes.


• Plan and execute equipment, mold, and process validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and capability studies.


• Lead mold trials for new, modified, or transferred tooling.


• Ensure successful production launches through structured validation and process readiness activities.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

• Analyze manufacturing KPIs including Scrap, OEE, FPY, Cycle Time, Downtime, and Process Capability.


• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.


• Maintain and improve technical documentation, work instructions, process parameters, PFMEAs, and engineering standards.

Equipment & Technology Implementation

• Participate in the selection, acquisition, and implementation of new equipment, tooling, automation systems, and manufacturing technologies.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Posting City: HERMOSILLO SONORA

Job Country: Mexico

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 159686

Workplace Type: Onsite

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