. 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