Molding Process Engineer to be located in Saltillo, Coah. at our Saltillo Technical Center.

Under the direction of the Molding Lead Engineer, the successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of plastic injection processing specifically related for APTIV’s connection systems product lines.

The Molding Engineer will Support on different process development for Conventional Molding, Insert Molding, Co-Molding (LSR + Plastic) for new and legacy processes.

Being on a technical Center good Theoretical and experience in plastic in needed to Justify with Data new project during the process Estimate, Develop and Implement projects. Empirical experience alone will not be enough, Deep understanding on Scientific molding is a must for this position.

Molding Engineering Activities

Participate in early product development with product engineers and estimators

Quote peripherical equipment / updated quote list of equipment

Support Tool build to resolve processing issues with Tool Supplier

Audit tool supplier process definition prior tool move

Bill of process owner for Part Process Certification in the region

Bill of Equipment owner for SOW on IMM & Peripherical equipment

New Molding Equipment Installation support and start up (Hands On Support)

New project / New supplier evaluation and Release with purchasing

New Technology definition

Plant operation support / Troubleshoot

Plant Operation training for New engineers / Technicians (as needed)

Audit Molding performance in NA facilities

Participate in product and tool design reviews, DFM, estimating process, ADP projects and General activities

Meet key dates, maintain through put and quality targets

Perform plans with focus and energy toward exceeding expectations and Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Support plant tool engineers for mold improvements

Support for Operations





Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.

Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Support problem-solving activities (root cause, corrective actions).

Required Background (Must Haves)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic engineering.

Scientific Molding Training / Certification

Demonstrated ability to read and understand component/tooling prints and models

MoldFlow interpretation Knowledge

Injection Molding machine maintenance troubleshoot

Must be willing and able to travel in Mexico or US (As Needed to support Tool issues and/or Processing or Tool Suppliers)

Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills

English Technical / Conversation is necessary

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint

Preferred Background (Nice to Haves)

Proficiency with NX and in-depth understanding of GD&T;

Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Strong results‑orientation and execution characteristics

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team

Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently

Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment

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📌 Tooling Estimator Engineer (Saltillo)
🏢 Aptiv
📍 Saltillo