Mold Designer for Plastic Injection Molding

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Mold Designer specializing in Plastic Injection Molding to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing high-precision molds that enable the production of quality plastic components. Your expertise will drive the development of efficient, durable, and cost-effective mold designs, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced environment, where your creativity and technical skills will directly impact product excellence and manufacturing success.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic injection molds based on product specifications, part geometry, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create 3D mold designs and 2D detailed drawings using CAD software (e.g., Solid works.
• Collaborate with product design, tooling and production teams to ensure manufacturability and design feasibility.
• Preform mold flow analysis and make necessary design adjustments for quality and cycle-time improvement.
• Specify materials, cooling systems, runner/gate design, and ejection systems.
• Review and validate designs for strength, tolerance, and parting line accuracy.
• Coordinate with mold makers and suppliers to suppliers to support tooling fabrication, testing and debugging.
• Participate in mold trials and provide technical support for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and adhere to company design standards.

Experience Minimum 10 years of experience

• Proven experience in mechanical design specifically related to plastic injection molds within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards and ASME codes & standards relevant to mold design and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of system design principles including cooling systems, ejection mechanisms, core/cavity construction, and assembly techniques.
• Experience conducting FEA analyses to evaluate mold performance under various load conditions.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics and create detailed drawings for fabrication purposes.
• Mechanical engineering background with a solid understanding of materials science related to plastics and metals used in mold construction.
• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing comprehensive documentation and reports.
• Prior exposure to construction or system integration projects involving CAD drafting or schematic development is a plus. Join us in shaping the future of plastic injection molding by designing innovative molds that elevate product quality while streamlining manufacturing efficiency!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account

Work Location: In person