Mold Process Engineer

Your Job

Join our Transportation & Industrial Solutions team as a Mold Process Engineer Guadalajara Sur reporting into Rochester Hills Design Center and accelerate your career by leading mold tooling and process development initiatives that directly impact product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and successful product launches. In this role, you will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop robust manufacturing solutions, optimize molding processes, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

Our Team

You will be part of the Transportation & Industrial Solutions organization, supporting new product introductions and manufacturing excellence while partnering closely with Mold Design, Operations, Product Design, and external suppliers to deliver innovative connectivity solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead new tooling and mold development initiatives, including supplier management, DFM reviews, tooling approvals, CAE validation, and qualification activities.
• Own the end-to-end mold development process, from qualification criteria and scientific molding development through launch readiness and production transfer.
• Optimize molding processes using cavity pressure data, DOE methodologies, and statistical analysis to establish robust production windows.
• Correlate CAE simulation results with process and product performance data to improve manufacturability and reduce development risk.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and technical documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for tooling, molding processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with operations and suppliers to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding and tooling development.
• Advanced English
• Hands-on experience applying scientific molding principles on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong knowledge of tooling systems and Design for Manufacturability (DFM), including hot runners, cooling systems, venting, ejection systems, and mold materials.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to molding and tooling processes.
• Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools and basic CAE flow analysis.
• Familiarity with GD&T interpretation and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including schedule, budget, qualification criteria, and launch readiness ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving certification.
• RJG Master Molder I/II, AIM, or equivalent scientific molding certification.
• Experience with new tooling development, supplier coordination, and on-site tool qualification activities.
• Experience within transportation, automotive, or connector manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Moldflow, Moldex3D, Sigmasoft, or similar simulation software.
• Experience using ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel and NX experience preferred.

Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components that drives innovation in electronics and provides solutions for industries ranging from automotive to healthcare and data communications. The thousands of innovators who work at Molex have made us a global leader in electronics. Through our experienced people, innovative products, and cutting-edge technologies, we are able to deliver a broader range of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to improve lives and create value for themselves and the company.