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Molding Process Expert

**Company Description**

In the Power Solutions division (PS), we work together to develop solutions that make mobility and society more climate-friendly. We build on our strengths as the world’s number 1 supplier for internal-combustion engines and create new business opportunities with products that reduce the carbon emissions of motor vehicles even further. With powerful thermal management technologies, we aim to increase the efficiency and therefore the range of electric vehicles. Our fuel cell system and our hydrogen engine enable us to create a climate-neutral powertrain. We develop a variety of other solutions along the entire hydrogen value chain, for example, for hydrogen production with an electrolyzer and for decentralized energy supply with a solid oxide fuel cell. Our comprehensive expertise in software, controls and services is one of our most important strengths and forms the foundation of our high level of system competence.

**Job Description**

Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

+ Lead all new tooling qualifications by establishing and documenting robust molding process parameters using scientific molding processes and tools.

+ Lead process improvement initiatives for the molding team such as cycle time reduction, material conversion, statistical capability improvements, etc.

+ Lead implementation of standardized molding process limits by use of data analysis to improve control and elimination of defective product within Bosch product streams.

+ Provide input for new project quotes to ensure planned equipment is suitable. E.g. required core pulls available, clamp tonnage, shot size, tie-bar spacing.

+ Lead problem solving efforts for root cause determination of part defects

+ Propose and evaluate cost saving measures related to molding

+ Reviews and critiques submitted mold vendor design proposals and assures functional mold performance including Moldflow analysis and part design validation.

+ Performs injection molding, downtime, and utilization studies and determines overall equipment effectiveness.

**Qualifications**

**Required:**

+ Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering Technology would also be considered. ** **

+ 5+ years of hands-on experience setting tools and establishing processes on injection molding machines

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Excel and PowerPoint

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while leading in a team environment.

**Preferred**

+ Proficiency in molding simulation software, e.g. MoldFlow

+ Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt with expertise in Minitab

+ Experience with automation/robotics

+ Experience in Lean Manufacturing improvement

+ Proficiency in CAD 2D and 3D software such as Autocad, Solidworks, etc.

+ Certified RJG Master Molder I

**Additional Information**

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

AWIM (A World In Motion)

**Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.**


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