Tool Engineer

ZKW Group; Silao (Ciudad); Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Attractive salary

Induction program

Health benefits

Social benefits

Job summary

ZKW Group in Mexico is seeking a senior professional to manage tooling for plastic injection molding, ensuring compliance with process instructions and project requirements.

You will monitor tool progress, coordinate with suppliers, organize meetings, approve tool data, and support problem solving across tool and plastic part release processes, bridging production and development teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in a相关 engineering field is required or strongly preferred.
• 8 years of professional experience in tool management or related areas is advantageous.
• Knowledge of English at B2 level or higher.
• Experience with TeamCenter and 3D design tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project due dates and progress for tool suppliers.
• Control tool manufacturing progress and support external tryouts.
• Organize and run meetings with tool suppliers and update tool data.
• Approve tool data and manage tool releases within the process.

Skills

English (B2)

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

University degree (mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, plastic engineering)

Tools

TeamCenter

3D programs

Job description

WHO ARE WE?
ZKW is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a Tier-1 supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of “Bright Minds, Bright Lights,” combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.

MAIN GOAL:

Managing type related operational equipment for the manufacturing of plastic (injection molding tools) in compliance with the valid process and work instructions within the scope of customer projects.

TASKS:

• Monitoring and ensuring the project due date according to the order to suppliers.
• Control the progress of tool manufacture and accompany external Tryouts.
• Organize and moderate appointments with the tool suppliers.
• Handling change according to change process and the associated checking and approval of tool data.
• Systematic and technical support on problem solution within the scope of tool/process and plastic part release process.
• Review and approval of tool data.
• Procurement of pre-production parts according to process instructions.
• Monitoring and continuous updating of the dates in the planning system.
• Reporting the project progress and updating the planning in the planning system.
• Start of TeamCenter workflows to generate measurement reports.
• Starting TeamCenter workflows to request tool data.
• Prompt notification of delays in critical deadlines.
• Be the interface between production and development areas and tool suppliers.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• University degree (mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, plastic engineering).
• 8 years of professional experience in similar areas (tool management, construction, etc.) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of English - level B2.
• Knowledge of 3D programs is an advantage.
• Profound knowledge on setup and function of plastics tools.
• Good knowledge of the injection molding process and plastics processing.
• Experience in DFM and injection molding simulation interpretation.
• Negotiation skills and good supplier.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At ZKW you can expect an inspiring working environment in which innovation and team spirit are very important. You can benefit from development opportunities, an attractive salary depending on your skills and experience and a comprehensive induction program to help you get started. We also promote your health with a wide range of offers. Become part of a dynamic team and shape the future of lighting technology together with us!
Wide range of social benefits

The ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a system supplier, we are a globally present partner in the automotive industry. We illuminate the path of the future for you. Contact us.

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