Descrizione dell'offerta
Our Client is a leading multinational Company, operating in the Precision Manufacturing sector for several business and applications.
In order to strengthen the Engineering Dept. at one of their Italian plants located near Modena, we are looking - upon their commitment - for a Molding Engineer .
Posizione:
The selected Candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
- Train and manage the activities of Project Engineers, ensuring alignment with company goals and technical standards;
- Identify mold defects and process issues with the support of Production Tester, and the quality department, to drive corrective actions;
- Maintain a strong hands on presence on the production floor, actively supporting molding operations, troubleshooting issues in real time, and working directly with technicians and operators;
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage and optimize mold design, manufacturing, and maintenance;
- Support onboarding and qualification of new external partners, including toolmakers and technical suppliers;
- Manage tool shop partners, ensuring quality, timeliness, and overall performance of their deliverables;
- Act as a technical liaison between internal stakeholders and external mold suppliers;
- Work closely with the Engineering Director, as technical support also for strategic tasks;
- Lead mold trials, validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable), and process optimization;
- Analyze molding data and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve cycle times;
- Ensure compliance with cleanroom standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality systems;
- Support troubleshooting of production issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions;
- Manage design reviews (DFM – Design for Manufacturing) for new molds and products;
- Contribute to the development and standardization of molding processes and best practices.
Requisiti:
The ideal Candidate meets the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field;
- 3–7 years of experience in plastic injection molding, preferably in cleanroom or regulated environments (medical, pharma, or similar);
- Strong knowledge of mold design, materials, and injection molding processes;
- Experience working with external tool shops and suppliers;
- Familiarity with part extraction robotics and automation;
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory;
- Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical skills, excellent communication and team management abilities.
Altre informazioni:
- Location: nearby Modena.