Tool Room Engineer

First Brands Group is a global automotive parts company that develops, markets and sells premium products through a portfolio of nine market-leading brands: Raybestos complete brake solutions, Centric Parts replacement brake components, FRAM filtration products, LuberFiner filtration products, TRICO wiper blades, ANCO wiper blades, Carter fuel and water pumps, Autolite spark plugs, and StrongArm lift supports. The First Brands Group portfolio of world-class brands offers best-in-class technology, industry-leading engineering capabilities, and superior customer service.

First Brands Group is hiring for a Tool Room Engineer for our engineering division for our office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa

Tool Room Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support the development of new technologies, mold designs, products, and equipment, including problem-solving, cycle time reduction, mechanical improvements, and casting processes, as well as lean manufacturing initiatives.

· Provide instruction and support in the training of team members on equipment and processes.

· Responsible for the construction of engineering prototypes, assembly jigs, and fixtures for mold engineering and manufacturing purposes.

· Perform maintenance, repairs, and component replacements on High-Pressure Die Casting molds.

· Ensure proper use and operation of manual machines such as lathe, milling machine, grinder, welding equipment, among others.

· Execute the maintenance and repair plan for molds used in the die casting area.

· Manage and control the inventory of molds and tooling.

· Ensure mold changeovers are carried out according to the production schedule.

· Define, develop, and implement processes and methods aimed at production improvement.

· Analyze quality issues and recommend mold-related improvements to enhance product quality.

· Provide engineering leadership in die casting processes, molds, equipment, tooling, part development, and specifications.

· Define and manage the Engineering expense and CapEx budgets related to Die Casting operations.

· Deliver monthly reports on time, analyzing and tracking internal and external KPIs that impact processes, tooling, methods, and product manufacturing.

Education and Experience:

Education: Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role in Die Casting manufacturing processes.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role with knowledge of high-pressure aluminum injection molds.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role in maintenance, repair, and component replacement of Die Casting molds.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role operating toolroom machinery such as lathe, milling machine, and welding equipment.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role managing and controlling spare parts inventory.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role with basic knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role interpreting technical prints and engineering drawings.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role performing capability analysis (CPK).

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role conducting root cause analysis and problem-solving using 8D methodology.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role with document control and technical documentation.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role applying Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing technologies and statistical process control (SPC).

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role with effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role with knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, waste management, emergency response, and chemical handling.

· 2+ years of experience in a similar role using office software tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status