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We are looking for a Plastics Component and Tooling Engineer for our Tijuana Site.

• Act as a contributor to project teams, utilizing individual knowledge in component development within your expertise (Steel or Plastic depending on your expertise)

• Work directly with Designers and Engineers to optimize the part design early in the design process

• Use standardized processes to conduct manufacturability study assessing critical characteristics, risks, and develop mitigation plans

• Actively engaged in cross functional Maturity Level drawing review with project team

• Continuously participate in tooling strategy and supply base to meet the needs of business and growth

• Utilize standardized processes for conducting financial assessment on the tooling size, cost and capacity output based on unit volume forecasts and return on capital employed

• Ensure the consistency and application of Schneider Electric global standards for tool design and establishment of production process

• Ensure the accurate forecasting and management of Operating and Capital expense requirements from project start to final asset transfer

• Develop target part cost estimate based on costing models and work with Purchasing to leverage negotiations with external supply base

• Protect Schneider Electric via thorough review of terms and conditions for tooling/parts suppliers

• Responsible to drive processes and suppliers to ensure the availability of parts is aligned with schedule through direct work with the plant and project teams.

• Responsible to actively participate / lead tool design reviews, tool schedule, and tool approval. As well as the part qualification and process validation process while optimizing the performance

• Responsible to obtain plant acceptance and provide the final sign-off on tool and process

• Ensure compliance of all documentation in alignment with the global Processes

Qualifications

EDUCATION - REQUIRED

• 4 year Engineering or Appropriate technical degree and experience.

EXPERIENCE -REQUIRED

• 10+ years of experience in plastic tooling development and molding process development

• Experience in working with suppliers, supporting and troubleshooting issues in a fast paced production environment.

• Troubleshooting molding process and tooling issues and working in a molding/tooling environment to implement process improvement

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Teamwork and communication skills in working with other functions

• Demonstrate passionate, open, straightforward, challenging and effective leadership and collaboration skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS -REQUIRED

• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal) are mandatory

• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment

• Ability to influence and convince through negotiation

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 0095FT