SR MOLDING ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Corporation; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in TIJUANA, MX is seeking an experienced molding engineer to design, implement, and optimize mold tooling and manufacturing processes for thermoplastics, thermosets, and silicones. You will collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain, and quality teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Molding/Polymer/Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years in molding environments, strong CAD and mold

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molding Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in molding-focused engineering or manufacturing.
• Advanced English (written and verbal).
• Strong mold processing and tooling design for thermoplastics/thermosets/silicones; resins a plus.
• Proficient in CAD and mold flow software; JMP or Minitab advantageous.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing; exposure to regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge to mold tooling design, construction, and sourcing.
• Evaluate and implement new molding technologies within the footprint.
• Provide mold-related guidance on processing, tooling, materials, quality, and capacity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving with data-driven methods.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Product Development for cost targets and manufacturability.
• Ensure documentation of molding processes, tooling, and standards; participate in FMEA.
• Support mold qualification and transfer to production for new products.

Skills

English proficiency

CAD tools

Mold flow simulation

Statistics tools (JMP, Minitab)

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Office software (Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in Molding/Polymer/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

CAD tools

Mold flow software

Job description

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

Implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tools, and machinery to maximize throughput; performs research on products and manufacturing processes and shares the same with senior engineers.

Job Requirements

Key Activities

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to the design, construction, and sourcing of mold tooling to meet defined quality, cost, and production requirements.
• Contribute to the evaluation, introduction, and implementation of new molding technologies within the manufacturing footprint.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex molding-related topics including processing, tooling, materials, quality, and capacity challenges, both internally and with external partners.
• Support and coordinate enterprise-wide molding excellence initiatives and continuous improvement activities, recommending and implementing best practices across the organization.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, or similar approaches to identify root causes of molding issues and implement sustainable solutions that improve process capability.
• Support the deployment of operational excellence and standardized manufacturing foundations within the molding environment.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to source molded components and support the external manufacturing and supplier base as required.
• Partner closely with Product Development Engineering to ensure designs meet cost targets and follow design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Provide molding expertise to assigned new product development projects, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met according to project timelines, including mold qualification and transfer to production.
• Ensure proper documentation of molding processes, tooling, and standards within applicable internal systems.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead FMEA reviews related to molding processes and tooling.

What your background should look like

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Molding Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated specialized experience in molding processes. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working within a molding-focused engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced level of English (written and verbal).
• Strong technical expertise in mold processing and tooling design for thermoplastics, thermosets, and silicones. Experience with engineered resins is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and mold flow simulation software to support tooling and design reviews.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Exposure to molding applications for highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense) is a plus.
• Certification or training in Lean or Design for Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab is advantageous.
• Solid project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Posting City: TIJUANA

Job Country: Mexico

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 160013

Workplace Type: Onsite

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