Molding Engineer

ABB; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, life and disability benefits

Job summary

ABB Installation Products Caribe LLC in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to enhance the injection molding process and drive waste reduction.

You will define production methods, lead improvement projects, and support startups, working with maintenance and production teams. Proficiency in Spanish and English is required, with a focus on safety, cost, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years in injection molding.
• Experience with automation of equipment desirable.
• Proficient in problem solving with FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma.
• Strong communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Enhance injection molding value by reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Define production process sequence to meet cost and budget targets.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead cost/time constrained projects.
• Ensure processes meet targets; approve designs and perform final tests.
• Support production during start-up and training.
• Evaluate new process technologies to boost productivity and reduce cost.

Skills

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Automation equipment

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Quality Manager

This role is contributing to the ABB Installation Products Caribe LLC, Vega Baja Puerto Rico, ELIP Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for enhancing the value of the injection molding process by eliminating waste and improving efficiency.
• Defines the working phase sequence of a new production process in order to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. Ensures appropriate production methods, cycle-time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets.
• Identifies and recommend improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements.
• Ensures the production process complies with the project targets. Approves the design for processes developed internally or externally and performs final tests with respect to the project.
• Provides support to Production during the internal/external process/ equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.
• Evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria and external provider choices.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing area
• 3+ Experience in injection molding
• Experience with equipment automation desirable
• Problem solving and analytical skills (i.e., Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies)
• Demonstrate ability to resolve conflicts and address employee/management concerns to achieve win-win results
• Strong oral and written communication skills (Spanish and English)
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

What's in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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