Hybrid Tooling Engineer – Injection Molds & Process Excellence

Valeo; Chrzanów; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (4 days in office)

Remote work possibility

Training programs

Private medical care

Employee Retirement Program

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Process/Manufacturing Engineer in PTM to contribute to the development and manufacturing of plastic injection tooling and molds. You will validate designs, optimize processes, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires a technical degree, 3+ years in injection molding or tooling, automotive experience, and strong analytical skills. Hybrid work and international exposure are offered with training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production Eng or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering, injection molding, or tooling development.
• Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Practical knowledge of plastic injection molding tech, start-up, setup and optimization.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Check and validate design of plastics injection components for molding and tooling feasibility.
• Analyze rheology simulations to guide design optimization and molding standards.
• Define SVRF for molds suppliers with Tooling Buyer and Mechanical Design Leader.
• Analyze OT1 part and drive corrective actions with supplier until completion.
• Ensure mold tooling validation (Design validation, top milling, reception).
• Set up molds tooling after arrival and tune injection parameters to meet process objectives and audits.
• Respect project plans and milestones related to plastic injection.
• Contribute to standardization of best practices and reporting to management.
• Support KPI tracking, Moldmaker performance, training plans and hours budgets.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Injection molding

Mold design

Process optimization

English fluency

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Process/Manufacturing Engineer in PTM to contribute to the development and manufacturing of plastic injection tooling and molds. You will validate designs, optimize processes, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires a technical degree, 3+ years in injection molding or tooling, automotive experience, and strong analytical skills. Hybrid work and international exposure are offered with training and benefits.