Plastic injection molding process Engineer

Company Description

Bosch fue fundada en Stuttgart en 1886 por Robert Bosch (1861-1942), y por más de 130 años se ha distinguido por una cultura corporativa única, basada en valores sólidos que nos impulsan a mejorar cada día. Nuestros productos, presentes en una amplia variedad de terrenos, contribuyen a mejorar la calidad de vida de millones de personas.

Job Description

General Description:

• Responsible to implement, maintain and improve the plastic injection molding processes and ensure technical availability of equipment in all shifts.
• Fulfil Value Stream KPI’s: IDC, FOR, Technical Down time.
• New product introduction, equipment and process definition, acquisition, validation and installation on production environment.
• Develop process and instructions for plastic injection molding processes, write material to train technicians, and processes for maintenance: Preventive, predictive and corrective.
• Define and execute training programs related to plastic injection molding technologies, mold technologies, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead or support projects to improve yield, cost, and cycle time. Qualify new products, tools, and materials, and keep updated knowledge with technology advancements.
• Develop and manage the annual operational plan and budget for the molding engineering department, ensuring effective cost control.
• Plan and coordinate annual work schedules and activities, achieving productivity and quality performance indicators.
• Participate in early-stage project planning, trial production, and mass production ramp-up to ensure successful new molding products launches.
• Evaluate and refine mold tooling, participate in design reviews, and build/adjust robot end-of-arm tooling. Source new equipment as production needs evolve.
• Strong partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers for manufacturability feedback, and ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Analysis and solution of problems related with processes and test equipment within manufacturing areas.
• Responsible for the creation of preventive maintenance routines for machinery and tooling.
• Responsible for the design and/or integration of hardware, software, electrical systems, and communication systems based on reliable and robust sources for the manufacturing areas.
• Responsible for the definition, procurement, and registration of spare parts of processes under responsibility.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing areas in downtime events related to the processes under responsibility.
• Responsible for the assurance of processes free from safety risks.
• Definition, procurement, installation, validation, and start-up of new machinery.
• Technical support during the launch phase of new products.
• Definition and implementation of measures to improve the processes under responsibility (e.g. metrics such as cycle time, up time, quality).
• Be an active member of international multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop semi-automated processes in an automotive electronics environment.

Qualifications

Education & Academic Background

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual (Advanced English & Spanish)

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in plastic injection molding process engineering or related activities.
• In-depth understanding of plastic materials.
• Knowledge of purging compounds, dryers, scientific molding principles, and material safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with capability to start processes from scratch without process sheets.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in operating injection molding machines including horizontal, vertical and two-color types.
• Experience managing workshop operations and production workflows.
• Set-up, changeover, and optimize injection molding machines using scientific molding principles, improve cycle times, reduce defects, and ensure process stability.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Diagnose process and tooling issues, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to maintain high yield and quality.
• Hands-on ability to set up, start up, and optimize injection molding machines.
• Strong background in tooling, equipment, polymer behavior, and quality systems.
• Experience with automation and end-of-arm tooling preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement projects and coordinate across teams.
• Experience in analog and digital electronics.
• Interpretation of electrical diagrams.
• Interpretation of pneumatic and mechanical diagrams.
• Analysis and interpretation of electrical failures / SW / HW.
• Experience in creation and interpretation of capability and MSA studies.
• Experience in semi-automated or fully automated manufacturing lines.
• Experience in collaborative robots and industrial robots.
• Strong competence in tooling design and GD&T.
• Strong competence in corrective and preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Experience in vision systems.
• Experience in datamatrix and barcode reading systems.
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing.

Additional Information

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