Molding Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Molding Equipment Maintenance Specialist About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Molding Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with experience in molding equipment maintenance. Main Responsibilities: Lead troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of molding equipment including injection molding machines, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, robotics, hot runners, and chillers. Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians in best practices for molding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Ensure proper installation, alignment, and validation of new molding machinery and tooling. Collaborate with Process Engineering and Production teams to identify and resolve chronic equipment and tooling issues. Analyze downtime and maintenance data to identify trends and drive root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Manage and maintain documentation including maintenance logs, repair records, equipment manuals, and maintenance SOPs. Support mold/tool changeovers and assist in tool maintenance, cleaning, and repair strategies. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, electrical/mechanical codes, and internal quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, etc.). Coordinate with vendors and service providers for complex repairs, rebuilds, or upgrades. Work in coordination with other departments to improve plant-wide productivity. Create and manage new projects for capital investment, human resource and new equipment requirements, or additional tooling to support operational or replacement requirements. Attend TCB (Technical Change Board) meetings. Ensure the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing process to reduce waste. Ensure that PPAP's, test runs, engineering changes are executed based on APQP dates and responsibilities, review results and take necessary corrective actions, and manage resources (manpower, equipment, tooling) for necessary runs according to APQP. Provide regular communication with the Department Manager and provide immediate feedback concerning potential failures/obstacles to achieving established goals. Provide design and/or tooling feedback to suppliers. Attend training and applicable workshops. Any other activities as deemed appropriate by the Department Manager according to the needs of the company. Provide support to the quoting and Design department to identify, define and make estimates for new projects in terms of process and equipment required. Apply the Gentherm Value creation system. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical training with strong relevant experience. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in molding equipment maintenance (especially injection molding) in an automotive or manufacturing setting. Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals. Familiarity with molding machines from OEMs such as Engel, Krauss-Maffei, Arburg, Husky, or similar. Knowledge of hot runner systems, mold temperature control units, and automated material handling systems. Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), sensors, and robotics is a strong advantage. Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements and lockout/tagout procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt RJG System Maintenance or Troubleshooting Certification Language Skills: Must be technically and socially fluent in local language and English. Travel: Local & GlobalLeadership Responsibilities: Teamwork Critical thinking Effective communication Time administration

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970