PRINCIPAL MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER-Molding

Job Overview

Essential Functions

• Defines, coordinates, and drives scouting and development of injection molding methods (traditional and alternative) to meet stringent requirements of high density/low profile LCP sockets and connectors.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation.
• Adapts and makes departures from traditional methods or approaches to develop solutions for high density/low profile LCP sockets and connectors.
• Creates relationships with internal/external innovators and influencers on precision molding.
• Coordinates and facilitates technical engineering related communications for internal & external stakeholders.
• Creates or controls the process design standard for traditional or alternative injection molding methods used by other engineers (e.g. technology transfer to end users).
• Contributes to the manufacturing technology development roadmap of the AMP team.
• Contributes to technology and product decisions, driving innovation and execution to increase competitiveness.
• Acts as the binding element between key cross-functional teams (AMP, AST, ADT, PDE, MPDE, CPT)*, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of these critical interfaces.
• Documents all related processes in applicable TE systems, and maintains adherence to all appropriate specifications, regulatory and customer requirements
• Supports supply chain to verify related suppliers’ compliance and capability.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment, performing work without appreciable direction.
• Drives results primarily through collaboration and influence, not through direct reporting relationships.
• Builds a culture of agile adapting that responds to environmental changes.
• Provides guidance and complex subject matter training to less experienced co-workers.
• May lead or guide a small team of professionals and mentors and coaches other engineers.
• Provides measurable input to the objectives and goals of the department in support of the function and business unit strategies.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical Engineering or related) with 12+ years of experience required, or Masters with 10+ years of experience, or PHD level with 6+ years of experience.
• Mastery in scientific molding principles and their application in process optimization.
• Master-level knowledge of mold design and construction, including mold flow analysis and DFM*.
• Subject matter expertise with process validation protocols and execution - Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Master Molder cert. (level 1 or equivalent), must know how to run a mold from start to qualified part
• Experience in working with molding suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and capacity requirements are met.
• Ability for problem-solving & troubleshooting complex issues in molding processes and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D/Continuous Improvement).
• Experience with sub-micron tolerances for electrical connectors and sockets is a plus!
• Fluent in English (read, write, and speak).
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with internal/external stakeholders.
• Practical application of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Project, & Outlook). 
• Strong project management skills (PMI PM process model) to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects.
• Based in China-Shanghai and willingness to travel up to 25% average.

Competencies