Injection Mold Designer

Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering • Rochester Hills, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Mold Designer is an integral member of the technical team who provides expertise and capability in multifaceted mold concepts for automotive and non-automotive applications. The Injection Mold Designer will be responsible for designing and helping to direct the build processes of production injection molds, compression molds, and supporting automation projects.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in designing world-class production injection molds - automotive a plus.
• 3+ years in a tool designer role in production and/or R&D environments
• Experience using CATIA V5 or Cimatron CAD software preferred; comparable systems such as NX will be considered.
• Broad knowledge of standard mold components
• Adept in the use of general metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Able to understand and interpret Moldflow.
• Specification and implementation of hot runner manifold systems
• Proficiency Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience with compression molds is a major plus.
• Coding for software automation (VBA, Microsoft Power Automate, or C++)

Responsibilities

• Performing DFMs - part feasibility, risk identification, and resolution proposals
• Design and modeling of all aspects of injection molds, from start-to-finish: mold layout, parting surfaces, development of actions and mechanics, cooling, ejection, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, component details and BOM management.
• Understanding and interpreting mold filling simulations and cooling analyses
• Comprehending GD&T part drawings
• Checking and management of outsource designs.
• Prepare data for downstream manufacturing processing.
• Completing assigned tasks within budgeted schedule
• Applying sound engineering and manufacturing practices
• Working in a team dynamic with other designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel
• Participating in design reviews, both internal and with clients
• Bringing forward continuous improvement ideas
• Assisting in other areas for cross-functional support as needed

Benefits

• competitive wages
• gain sharing
• 401k
• paid vacations and holidays
• flexible schedule
• education reimbursement program
• corporate sponsored team-building events
• community outreach projects
• on-site fitness center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed