Molding Process Engineer

Apple Apple · Big Tech · Shanghai, China +1 · Hardware

This role focuses on new tool and process development for molding, ensuring tools meet product specifications, performance, and cosmetic requirements within project schedules. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires expertise in plastic tool design, mold making, and injection molding.

What you'd actually do

  1. To work closely with Product Designer, Supply Management, Quality & Manufacturing Engineering and other cross-functional teams, to deliver best-in-class parts & products.
  2. Serves as the subject matter expert for the Tooling & Molding aspect.
  3. Frequent travel within the region may be required.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Polymer Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in plastic tool design, mold making or injection molding industry.

Nice to have

  • Good exposure in polymer science, engineering plastics, thermal plastics, liquid silicon rubber and etc.
  • Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and scientific molding techniques.
  • Experience in leading the process optimization, yield improvement, and implementing best practices in tooling & molding aspects.
  • Possess the ability to troubleshoot technical issues with a scientific approach, and use of engineering tools/techniques such as scientific molding, JMP/MiniTab, Tolerance Analysis, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma techniques.
  • Familiar with 3D modeling/simulation software such as Pro/E, Unigraphics, Moldflow, Moldex3D or other software packages.
  • Excellent in written, technical reporting, presentation, and effective cross-functional communication.
  • Systematic, analytical & strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to work independently and have good follow-up discipline.