About the Role
We are looking for a process engineer to join our team in Shenzhen Bao’an, China who will lead/support engineering work across our contract manufacturing based operations and drive both manufacturing process excellence and mold readiness. This role ensures robust, cost effective, fit for use products by improving processes, establishing/strengthening CM capability, and owning mold-related activities from early design review through readiness. This role collaborates closely with global/regional cross functional teams in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
Define, execute, and document a wide range of engineering projects, including cost saving initiatives, manufacturing capability or capacity set up/relocation, process validation, and risk mitigation activities related to quality/customer complaints.
Drive the CPV (commercial product variant) opportunity, ensuring on-time and on-target delivery in partner with cross-functional teams. Influence product design based on Design for Manufacturing and cost Principles.
Provide process design and engineering support for the manufacturing of new products.
Drive molding readiness and mold lifecycle activities—driving DFM reviews, supplier mold design assessments, T0/T1 sample qualification, issue resolution, mold optimization, and final mold approval.
Provide oversight of CM problem solving activities and step in with technical leadership when issues exceed CM capability, require cross-functional alignment, or significantly impact safety, quality, or customer experience.
Document and communicate current work state with regional/global cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or above in engineering or science (Polymer, Chemical, electronic, Mechanical, Material, Auto) with a minimum of 3 years hands-on engineering experience supporting automotive manufacturing.
At least one year of hands-on injection molding experience, including DFM and mold design review,T0/T1 sample evaluation, and mold optimization with suppliers.
Working knowledge of IATF16949 standard and application of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, VDA, Control Plan.
Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools (e.g., DoE, SPC, Lean) to development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
Ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, including underlying root cause, and take appropriate action to address.
Demonstrated ability to plan and lead cross regional projects, including experience collaborating with contract manufacturers to land new products and capabilities.
Effectively communicates and documents technical information and data.
Self-motivated and self-directed, comfortable working in a rapidly paced environment, good at multi tasking and prioritization.
Business-level English; ability to travel up to 20% (as needed).
Desired Qualifications
Multinational company working experience is preferred.