TOOLING ENGINEER (INJECTION MOLDING)

Ensure the implementation of best in class, standardized and optimized solutions for the industrialization of plastic components for household appliances, with high attention to product Quality and manufacturing Cost.
Areas of competence.
injection molding tooling, injection molding facility, production and related automation.
As part of the ME Team for North America, this is a position with transversal responsibilities, offering to the candidate the possibility of gaining experience across the different factories of the Group.
Key operational responsibilities -       Be the regional reference person for implementation and industrialization of plastic components, with the role of Project Leader.
-    S upervise manufacturing part of product introduction process from concept design to production launch.
-       Supervise and manage product moves (insourcing/outsourcing) both from technical and project management aspects -         P articipation in manufacturing engineering projects within Electrolux Plants.
-           Perform the manufacturability analysis of New Products in the area of competence, identifying part criticalities, and interpreting results of manufacturability simulations.
(Moldflow analysis) -           Perform cost calculations for the production of plastic parts.
-           Analyse productive capacity of internal IM factories and identify areas for efficiency improvement, manage improvement activities -     Prepare technical specifications for tooling, including safety and environmental requirements.
-           Perform Business Case Analysis -           Be the interface with tooling and equipment manufacturers and technical purchasing (CAPEX) during the complete acquisition and development process of new tooling and equipment.
-           Prepare required documentation for supplier tender and Sourcing Board decision.
-           Supervise tooling and equipment installation in cooperation with Plant Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance.
-           Propose technological innovations in the fields of competence.
Competencies needed -       Preferred.
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
-           At least 5 years of experience in injection moulding fabrication processes (tooling design, acquisition, start up, etc.) Experience within IM fabrication processes will be considered a plus.
-           Deep practical knowledge in tooling design and construction techniques.
-           Knowledge of IM simulation tools (Moldflow) will be considered a plus.
-           Good command of CATIA software will be considered a plus.
-           Willingness to travel within the Electrolux Major Appliances NA factories and internationally – up to 25%.
-           Good analytical and methodical problem-solving skills.
-           Ability to work in multicultural teams, open and innovative mind set.
-           Goal-oriented, persevering, focused on quality.
-           Self-organized, able to share attention between short- and long-term goals.
-           Friendly personality, open for cooperation with other people.
-           Language.
English 85%.
Knowledge of Spanish Puesto.
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