• Maintain design files and document control
• Work with Project Managers and support the shop floor throughout die manufacturing
• Take part in the review of the mold build, (lessons learned), and continuous improvement
• Assist in troubleshooting of Molding tool related issues and recommend solutions
• Create designs, details, and dimensioning of CAD files and prints for the manufacture of plastic injections Mold
• Create a Bill of Material from the finished, and customer approved design
• Under general direction, performs tooling development activities including solid modeling layout and interpretation/implementation of specifications and documentation requirements
• Applies Design for Manufacturing (DFM) techniques to product design
• Reviews designs with manufacturing to ensure tooling is appropriate
• Will prepare tool designs from concept, to finished tool drawings using Creo, and coordinate with fabrication skill centers as a tooling liaison
• Implement engineering changes as required
• Develop alternative design solutions and/or quick engineering solutions for complex problems.
• Coordinate design review meetings to provide improvement recommendations
• Review and recommend materials used in the tool designs
• interpret part simulation results ensuring correct deviations are applied to the design.
• Develop design concept strategies that meet the dimensional and material usage requirements
• Ensure that all designs follow company design standards, safety, quality, environmental compliance, and procedural standards
• Bac+5 combined with previous injection mold design experience. Minimum 5 years
• Strong understanding of plastic injection
• Strong 3D modeling and surfacing for the injection mold industry
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Project and program management skills; ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency using standard business software (including MS Office).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment