Molding Specialist
Onsite, Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Job Description Summary
For more than 125 years, we have pursued our purpose by driving the world of health™. We are relentlessly committed to a promising future through the development of innovative technologies, services, and solutions, helping the healthcare community improve safety and increase efficiency. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD—from manufacturing to marketing our products—to see the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn our dreams into possibilities—for people today, tomorrow, and in the future.By aligning and streamlining our work, our Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS) business unit aims to drive growth and innovation in everything from integrated sample management to diagnostic solutions. The Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS) unit is currently seeking:
Responsible for leading and coordinating supplier change projects related to materials, processes, and product design, ensuring implementation in compliance with established quality standards, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Job Description
Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering operations, including equipment setup, adjustment, and process validation.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or process-related failures in injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment (PLCs, vision systems, thermoregulators, robots, etc.).
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Configure tooling, perform quick model changes (SMED), and ensure compliance with process parameters.
- Document process adjustments and keep technical records updated (run sheets, spare parts lists, PM).
- Participate in the installation of new machinery and equipment, as well as the implementation of new manufacturing processes (automation, semi-automation).
- Support process validations, FAT with suppliers, and testing of equipment, methods, and accessories.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and waste elimination.
- Analyze time and motion, and propose actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams for technical troubleshooting.
- Train operators and Molding Spec.s on proper equipment and process usage.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and environmental regulations (including RCRA).
- Coordinate with engineering, supervisors, and suppliers for mold and tooling repair, design, or improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, aligned with the strategic business priorities.
Requirements :
Education and Experience
- Completed technical degree or TSU in Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electricity, Plastics, Industrial Maintenance, or related fields.
- Preferred, University-level studies (incomplete or completed) in related Engineering disciplines.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in maintenance, operation, or technical support in injection molding, automated manufacturing, or plastics processing.
- Knowledge in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
- Experience in diagnosing and solving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
- Preferred experience in validations, FAT, SMED, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Knowledgeand Skills
- Knowledge in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
- Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
- Experience in injection molding processes, mold changes, material handling, and machine operation.
- Familiarity with scientific molding, Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Ability to introduce new methods, tools, fixtures, and equipment on the production floor.
- Basic PLC programming and knowledge of electrical installations.
- Proficiency with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and comparators.
- Familiarity with workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, grinders).
- Preferred experience with crane and forklift operation.
- Intermediate math skills (basic operations with fractions, decimals, and measurement units).
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows and Office).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude, proactive, dynamic, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Desirable: ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
BD values equity in the workplace, without discrimination against any disability, social class, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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