Job Description - Plastics Component and Tooling Engineer (0095FT)
Plastics Component and Tooling Engineer - 0095FT
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company 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
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