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Plastic Expert

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

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In short

Autoliv is looking for a Plastic Expert to provide technical expertise in plastics engineering, supporting Driver Unit programs. The role involves material selection, injection molding, tooling, and DFM to drive product performance and quality. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plastic component development activities, including material selection, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, tooling feasibility assessments, and manufacturing readiness evaluations.
  • Provide technical expertise in plastics engineering by supporting injection molding processes, mold design reviews, material performance analysis, and defect resolution.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and drive corrective actions to resolve production, quality, and process-related issues.
  • Support suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including tool trials, First-Off Tool (FOT) activities, process validations, APQP deliverables, and production launch readiness.
  • Drive continuous improvement through engineering standards, technical knowledge sharing, training initiatives, lessons learned, VEVA projects, and the development of local plastics engineering capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in plastics engineering, injection molding, tooling, process engineering, or product development, preferably within the automotive industry.
  • Strong expertise in DFM, material selection, mold trials, FOT activities, tooling reviews, molding defect analysis, root cause investigations, and process troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience supporting suppliers, manufacturing plants, APQP activities, process validations, and product launch readiness in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred knowledge of advanced molding technologies (two-shot molding, overmolding, insert molding, or vertical molding), automotive safety/interior components, and relevant certifications such as RJG Master Molder, Mold Master, AIM Plastics Technology, Moldflow/Moldex3D, GD&T, or IATF 16949.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
  • Gender Pay Equality
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Company

Autoliv

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Querétaro, Mexico

Qualification

Bachelor

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