Plastic Injection Mold Designer

Safari Land•Jacksonville, FL

52d

About The Position

Summary of Job:This position requires a high level of understanding of how plastic injection mold's function and operate. Ability to design plastic injection molds.

Requirements

3+ years as Injection Mold Designer, with demonstrated experience designing molds, interpreting simulation results, and generating drawings for mold fabrication
High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience
Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Understanding of plastic injection molding principles, including material properties, gate design, and cooling systems
Work closely with engineers, mold makers, and quality personal to ensure mold design meets project requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify design flaws and resolve manufacturing issues.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision
Attention to detail to ensure precise mold design and programming
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Must be proficient in shop mathematics and understand geometry and trigonometry
Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)

Nice To Haves

Plastic Injection Simulation:
Perform mold flows using SolidWorks Plastics to confirm Fill, Venting, and Warping of the molded part
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Create 3D CAD models of injection molds based on TSG Mold Standards and part specifications, considering factors like draft angles, gate locations, and cooling channels
Analyze part design for manufacturability and identify potential molding issues
Design mold components like cavity, core, slides, and ejector plates, ensuring proper fit and function
Design the necessary electrodes for EDM process
Generate 2D drawings for mold fabrication
Ability to interpret plastic simulation results
Performs other duties as assigned

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