MOLD ENGINEER (Purchasing Dept)

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JOB PURPOSE:
Mold Engineer in the Purchasing Department is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing mold suppliers to ensure molds meet technical requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. This role works closely with engineering, production, and suppliers to support new mold development and continuous improvement.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Identify, evaluate, and develop mold suppliers based on technical capability, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Request and review quotations from suppliers for new mold projects.
Conduct technical discussions with suppliers to ensure molds meet product and process requirements.
Support supplier selection and participate in supplier evaluation and audits.
Coordinate mold development activities from design review to mold delivery and qualification.
Monitor project timelines to ensure molds are delivered according to production schedules.
Follow up mold trial results and work with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Review mold design, drawings, and technical specifications before mold fabrication.
Work with internal engineering teams to optimize mold design for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
Support mold modification and improvement to enhance product quality and production performance.
Analyze mold costs and propose cost optimization opportunities.
Negotiate with suppliers based on technical understanding.
Track mold project budgets and ensure compliance with cost targets.