Senior Engineer, Molding

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Job Opening: Senior Engineer Molding

Juarez Mexico

Fiber evolution to drive your AI revolution

At the furthest frontiers of innovation CommScope Data Center Solutions is committed to helping our partners and customers think bigger build better
and evolve smarter in their data center and central office connectivity strategies. As the collaborative go-to authority for high-density low-latency fiber-optic infrastructure CommScope Data Center Solutions helps the worlds networks scale up scale out and scale across.

With the global manufacturing capacity to meet customers ambitious growth our solutions help conquer network complexity accelerate deployments and deliver long-term evolutionary performance. Together we help operators stay ahead of evolving AI applications and increasing demands.

General Summary

The Senior Molding Engineer will be a part of CommScopes GLOBAL MOLDCELL TEAM based in Juárez Mexico.

Responsible for receiving molding projects from other global regions.

This role coordinates the start-up of these projects in Mexico and the United States both within internal production plants and at external suppliers.
The engineer ensures that new or sustain molds operate under optimal conditions and in full compliance with the agreed specifications.
In addition the engineer supports maintenance planning process documentation efficiency improvements and quality enhancements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process: Develop the manufacturing plans which include the Capital requirements component/tooling assembly methods test plans and/or manufacturing requirements to introduce new or enhanced product designs. Develop cost effective methods to produce the components required on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Profit Improvement Plan (PIP) projects as assigned.

Implementation: Implementation of manufacturing plans established which include but arent limited to; - Coordinating the procurement design build and debug of component tooling assembly tooling/machinery and/or manufacturing test equipment required to produce defined product. - Verify manufacturing processes methods tooling capabilities and capacity. - Implement manufacturing processes and/or part qualifications into manufacturing system.

Development: Review product designs as well as manufacturing plans with New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Teams at the strategic points of the product development cycle such as; - Design review prior to Limited Availability. - CAR (Capital Authorization Request) preparation and procurement. - Tool sampling and/or preproduction runs. - Assure all documentation and Operations systems are in place prior to General Availability.

Project Management: Manage and track all internal/external production tooling and capital expenditures from approved CAR through final product release.
Technical Assistance: Provide Design Engineering Supplier Quality and Operations technical support to resolve manufacturing related issues and enhance product processing techniques and technologies.

Special Projects: Execute special projects and duties as requested by Engineering Management. Contribute to the improvement of department processes and operating procedures.

Project moves: In projects be the bridge between the assigned local Mold engineer and the molder who will take the mold in production (PTP process). You bring the mold in mass production at the final location at a contract manufacturer or an intern molding plant in scoop of the project.

Self-Development: Improve personal competencies. Maintain an understanding of the functions and applications of Fiber Optic products. Develop and maintain an awareness of state-of-the-art design and manufacturing technologies and their potential use at CommScope.

Accountability / Impact

The primary responsibility of this position will be to support new product development needs.

Competencies

7. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
31. Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
18. Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens.
8. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
12. Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
16. Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

Bachelors degree in engineering related area.
10 years of related experience in Mold Making processes within a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in English language (written and spoken)
10 years Project management experience.
Process Knowledge: Trainer level knowledge of injection molding manufacturing processes and Mold Design concepts.
Material science: Good knowledge of resins is required. Understanding of different materials used in molding such as polymers and their properties.
Experience presses: Engel Milacron Fanuc Haitian etc.
Software: Trainer level knowledge of Moldflow Analysis Software (Moldflow or Moldex3D) Pro-E SolidWorks and CREO or similar Design Software.
Able to travel domestically-U.S. 30-50%

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of Fiber Optic product and assembly methods experience.
Micro-Molding Process knowledge.

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Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live work and employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G the Internet of Things and gigabit speeds for everyone our unmatched expertise in copper fiber and wireless infrastructure our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright passionate and caring people who strive to create whats connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process please contact us to submit your request at You can also learn more about CommScopes accommodation process and EEO policy at Experience:

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