Lead Engineer Molding Tooling

About the Company - At Gentherm, we say, “ It’s about the person .” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do. As the global leader in thermal management technologies we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary thermal solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world. About the Role - The lead engineer for molding tooling is has a fundamental function in the plant to assure the availability of the tooling in the molding area. The tooling lead engineer works together with the multifunctional areas, having as internal customer to production, quality and EHS areas to make sure the production floor and lines are optimized to ensure the safety, cost, quality and delivery can be accomplished efficiency Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in tooling engineering and tool shop management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Experience and/or production processes required. Proficiency in CAD software and tooling design, with a deep understanding of injection molding processes. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. In-depth knowledge of the automotive or manufacturing industry, with a strong understanding of industry standards Basic Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001. Knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5W, 8D, Ishikawa. Knowledge in Engel injection machines. GD&T experience. Strong technical skills such as: electronics, robotics, pneumatics and mechanics. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is a must. Responsibilities Lead and manage the tool shop team, ensuring effective collaboration and productivity. Tooling Design and Development: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of injection molds and tooling for manufacturing processes. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Manage tooling projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications. Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering and production teams regarding tooling and injection molding processes. Ensure that all tooling and molds meet the highest quality standards and comply with industry regulations. Develop and manage the tool shop budget, including cost forecasting and expense control. Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to source and procure tooling materials and services. Mentor and develop the skills of tool shop personnel through training and performance evaluations. Strong problem solving analysis in the lines to optimize resources (production floor, headcount, cycle times, etc) and decrease waste (scrap, downtime, etc) by implementing methodology (5W, 8D, etc) and using tools. Create molds specification for quoting purposes with suppliers. Keep updated machine and molds and collaborate with preventive maintenance routines. Provide continuous technical couching to molding personnel (tooling technicians, setup technicians, maintenance technicians). Ensure Engineers comply with applicable APQP process steps. Generate and follow up compliance of key indicators with engineers and provide support with escalation roadblocks. Ensure Engineers obtain relevant information for transfer projects. Provide adequate support to other areas such as: Production, Quality, Manufacturing, etc. Ensure that Engineers actively participate as Process Owners. Ensure the development of new processes using lean manufacturing techniques. Make visits to customers and suppliers as required. Attend visits from customers, suppliers or colleagues from other locations as required Monitor validation of new or transferred equipment, detect and resolve operational problems that result. Meet and satisfy specific customer requirements. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement - Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970