Senior Engineering Manager - Mold & Molding Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Engineering Manager to lead and oversee our Mold Assembly and Molding teams within daily operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tooling projects, driving continuous improvement, ensuring quality and efficiency in mold assembly and injection molding processes, and leading cross-functional problem-solving efforts. This role requires deep technical expertise in plastic molds, and basic knowledges of progressive dies, die casting dies, and transfer dies, as well as strong leadership and English communication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the mold assembly team and molding team to achieve operational KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, talent development, and succession planning for key technical roles.
• Coordinate manpower allocation across mold assembly and molding operations to meet production schedules.

Technical & Tooling Management

• Oversee the assembly, maintenance, and trial of plastic molds, progressive dies, die cast dies, and transfer dies.
• Review tooling designs and assembly plans to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead tooling trials (T0/T1/T2), validation processes, and provide technical direction on mold modifications and improvements.
• Establish and maintain tooling standards, documentation systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Work closely with mold design and manufacturing teams to resolve complex tooling issues.

Molding Operations

• Oversee daily molding operations, ensuring stable production output, optimal cycle times, and consistent part quality.
• Drive process optimization in injection molding parameters, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Monitor and improve mold life, downtime reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure proper implementation of process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

Problem Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving activities using tools such as 5-Why analysis, Fishbone, and root cause analysis.
• Investigate and resolve complex quality, tooling, and process issues in a timely manner.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) across the operations.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the key technical interface between operations, quality, product engineering, and customers regarding tooling and molding matters.
• Participate in new product development (NPD) and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Support quotation and cost estimation activities related to tooling and molding.
• Communicate technical status, project updates, and critical issues to senior management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mold & Die Design, Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mold tooling and injection molding, with at least 5 years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
• Hands-on experience with plastic injection molds, progressive dies, die cast dies, and transfer die tooling​ structures, assembly, and trials.
• Proven track record of managing mold assembly teams and molding operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mold trial processes, tooling validation, and process qualification (e.g., FAIR, PPAP) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of mold structure, machining, assembly processes, and tooling materials.
• Familiarity with molding machine technologies, auxiliary equipment, and automation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, drafting standards, and tooling tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and safety standards.

Problem Analysis

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities with hands-on experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional troubleshooting sessions and drive issues to closure.

Language & Communication

• Fluent in English​ (written and spoken) required for daily communication with global stakeholders, customers, and internal teams.
• Excellent presentation, reporting, and documentation skills in English.
• Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese is an advantage for local operations.

Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and hands-on in shop floor management.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in the plant/production environment with regular shop floor presence.
• May require occasional travel for oversea regional plants or inter-company support.
• Work schedule may include flexibility to support shift operations or urgent production requirements.
  
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Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

欢迎加入我们全球性、富包容和多元化的团队！

我们的目标是通过创新的驱动系统提高每一个产品接触者的生活质量。我们是一个真正的全球性团队，我们有着共同的价值观因而联结在一起。我们的文化是建基于每一位员工为公司带来的多样性、知识、技能、创意和才能之上。我们的员工是我们企业最宝贵的资产。我们致力于为员工提供一个包容、多元和平等的工作场所，在这里无论他们的年龄、性别、肤色、种族或宗教信仰如何，不同背景的员工都能感到受重视和尊重。我们致力于激励我们的员工成长，以主人翁精神行事，并在他们所做的工作中找到成就感和意义。