What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Molding Tool Designer position at Producto Group?
Plastic Molding Tool Designer
Summary/Objective:
An injection molding tool designer creates and modifies 2D and 3D CAD models of injection molds, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements, while also providing technical support for manufacturing builds.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and detail injection molds using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) based on customer specifications and part models.
- Create manufacturing drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and other engineering documentation to support the mold building process.
- Ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective to manufacture, providing technical input and recommendations for design modifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues that arise during the mold building process.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mold design and manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Assist in the repair, installation, and maintenance of injection molds.
- Assist in quoting exercises for new mold and repairs of existing molds
- Proficiency in using Moldflow software
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in plastic injection molding tool design, with a solid understanding of mold-making process.
Skills Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with CAD Software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)
- Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes, tooling, and material properties.
- Knowledge of plastic injection molding machine functions and set up.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address mold design challenges and production issues. High attention to detail, accuracy and precision in designing and documenting molds.
Work Environment:
Office setting
Manufacturing floor environments
Controlled temperature environments
Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-Time Hourly position required to work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
Travel:
Up to 10%
