Production Engineering Specialist

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Production Engineering ManagerYour role and responsibilitiesYou will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's injection molding processes, in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will cooperate with suppliers for the realization, modification and maintenance of molding equipment for plastic components, with R&D for the improvement of design of parts to make them producible and with quality department for the sustainability of production processes. You will also define molding processes to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. Work model: #LI-Onsite.In this role, you'll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:Cooperates with R&D department during project execution phase in order to ensure and optimize the manufacturability of new plastic parts, supporting the cross-functional team, joining the weekly update meeting and providing all the deliverables in charge of engineering department.Provides the equipment technical specification to order to external supplier molding equipments; conducts comparison of technical offers and guarantees adherence to the technical requirements. Monitors external development progress and set the plan and criteria for equipment validation, installation and startup. Optimize injection mold and processes to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budgetEvaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.Ensures the production process complies with the project targets. Approves the design for molding processes developed externally and performs final tests with respect to the project. Provides support to production during the equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant, maintenance and production.Qualifications for the roleYou are engaged in plastic molding processes and enjoy working with external suppliers and colleagues both on technical and economic topics.Have established skills in plastic molding processes, evaluation of mold design, evaluation of injection criticalities. You have 5 years of experience in plastic molding processes.Ability to demonstrate experience in CAD modelling, 3D and 2D drawing and good knowledge of Office package.You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, you have strong ability to work in team, to prioritize task, to work with deadline and to manage projects effectively.Degree in mechanical engineering and experience in production process modelling simulation is a plus.Availability to travel 20-40%, both for same‑day trips and multi‑day travel.BenefitsLocally, you can count on:Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.Meal allowance: Access to canteen.More about usABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division's highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers' carbon reduction strategies.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers #RunwithABBWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.