Senior Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing-Molding Processes and Technology

TPI Composites; Mexico; On-site; PHP 6,862,000 - 9,357,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites is seeking a Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for molding processes and technology. You will collaborate across Technology, Quality and Production to implement process improvements, establish requirements, and mature manufacturing technology using a structured readiness framework.

You will develop rigorous test plans, analyze data with SPC and analytics to drive root-cause actions, and mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fiberglass composites or similar.
• Direct experience with molding processes (mold prep, gel coat, layup, infusion/cure, bonding) preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen experience preferred.
• Data analytics and SPC used to drive quality and capability improvements.
• Familiarity with automation technologies (robotics, automated layup, controls) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technology, Quality, Customer and Production teams to define requirements and controls for process improvements.
• Use manufacturing readiness framework to set technology maturity and action plans.
• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate new technology for production environments.
• Analyze data to drive root cause actions and capability improvements across molding operations.
• Communicate technical content effectively across the organization.
• Influence and align improvement efforts with data-backed decisions.
• Mentor engineers and associates on design and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology degree (optional)

Tools

SPC

Data analytics

Robotics

Process control systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities of theSr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Molding Processes and Technology:

• Perform all duties compliant with TPI policies and aligned to TPI values of safety, operational excellence, commitment, integrity, and leadership.
• Collaborate with Technology, Quality, Customer teams, and Production teams to establish requirements and controls for manufacturing process improvements.
• Leverage TPI manufacturing readiness framework to establish manufacturing technology maturity and action plans.
• Develop and execute meaningful engineering test plans to evaluate and down-select new technology or methods for a production environment.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data to drive root cause corrective actions and technical decision-making. Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics methods to monitor process performance, identify variation, and drive capability improvements across molding operations.
• Develop and communicate technical content effectively across all levels of the organization to deliver the intended message.
• Influence others based on sound engineering and data to ensure alignment of improvement efforts and targeted outcomes.
• Collaborate and mentor other engineers and associates in the design and manufacturing process.

Who we are looking for:

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal & communication skills for working with co-workers, vendors and customers.
• Ability to adapt and apply problem solving skills.
• A bias for action, and the drive to succeed as a team player in fast-paced setting.
• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across multiple shifts.
• Willingness to travel in US and Mexico (25%)

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required (fiberglass composites experience preferred).
• Direct experience developing or optimizing composites molding processes strongly desired, including one or more of the following: mold preparation, gel coat application, fiber layup, resin infusion/cure, and bonding operations.
• Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Experience applying data analytics and statistical process control (SPC) to drive process quality and capability improvements preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation technologies (robotics, automated layup, process control systems) preferred.
• Experience with AI or machine learning tools applied to manufacturing process monitoring, anomaly detection, or predictive quality preferred.