Mold Designer

Designer - Tooling Department

We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our Tooling Department. This role is ideal for a hands-on CAD/CAM professional who enjoys solving complex design challenges and bringing rubber OEM and consumer products from concept to production.

If you have strong surface/solid modeling experience, a background in mold design, and enjoy working closely with machinists and toolmakers, we'd love to hear from you.

• Create 3D surface and solid models of rubber parts using CAD/CAM software through reverse engineering (scan data and measurement)
• Design molds, extrusion dies, form tooling, and peripheral tooling for new and existing products
• Interpret sketches, drawings, and sample parts to determine design intent, dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements
• Work extensively with organic, free-form surface modeling
• Provide project time estimates and support production timelines
• Design fixtures, cutting tools, dies, and attachments for CNC machining centers, wire EDM, manual lathes, mills, and fabrication equipment
• Produce 3D printed samples and tooling details for evaluation and approval
• Collaborate with toolmakers, machinists, software vendors, and IT to resolve design and manufacturing challenges
• Troubleshoot scanning and modeling issues
• Help maintain CAD workstations, 3D scanners, 3D printers, and related software

Education & Experience

• Trade school or secondary education plus 2+ years of mold design experience, OR
• Toolmaking journeyman background with 4+ years of mold making experience
• Advanced ("Class A") surface/solid modeling skills
• Strong working knowledge of mold design, reverse engineering, and CNC programming
• Experience with high-end CAD/CAM systems

Technical Skills

• Ability to use machine shop measuring tools
• Strong understanding of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to design and machining
• Capable of solving practical design and engineering problems with limited initial data

Communication & Teamwork

• Able to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and technical documents
• Comfortable completing reports and documentation
• Works collaboratively with production teams, vendors, and technical partners

• Primarily seated, computer-based design work with occasional standing and walking
• Frequent use of hands for tools and equipment
• Requires close attention to visual detail, including depth perception and focus adjustment
• Shop environment with moderate noise levels

This job description is not a contract, and duties may be adjusted as business needs change. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants in accordance with applicable laws.