Mold Designer​/Estimator

Instrumental role within a growing Injection Molding Toolroom located in Fremont, CA.

Reporting to the Tooling Manager, this role will work to coordinate, estimate, source, design, and troubleshoot tool builds, repairs, and spares, as a key member of the Tooling team. This individual must come with hands on experience as a Toolmaker, being well versed in all stages of tool builds, fully cognizant of the time and materials required. Fremont Tooling specializes in High-End and Micro Tooling for the medical device industry.

This is not an entry level position. The right candidate will be able to conceptualize approaches, design and cost accordingly, providing our customers with high-end, cost effective, solutions that pair well with their respective needs.

• Design tools from Class 101 to Class 105, including Modular Tooling (Multi-Cavity and Hot Runner Tools)
• Predictive Flow Simulation (Mold Flow, SW Plastics)
• Design for Manufacturing / Design for Automation
• Design for High-Speed and Hard Milling
• Creative Troubleshooting and Fixture Design (WEDM, Vision Systems, etc.)
• Originates Estimates Working Closely with the Tooling Manager, Customers, and the Viant Commercial Team
• Familiar with Tool Component and Materials Sourcing
• Strong Computer Skills, Well Versed in Time and Materials Estimating

• Tactfulness:
  Representing the Company with an Industry Leading Level of Detail and Professionalism
• Diligence and Integrity:
  True Ownership of Workload, Ensuring Completion to the Highest Standard
• Focused on Team Wins, not Individual Contribution
• Leads Tool Kick-Off Meetings, Collaborates Closely with Toolmakers
• Mentor, Train, and Inspire Apprentices and Coworkers

• Design Control and Digital Organization

• QMS Compliance with ISO and Other Quality Standards.

• Maintain a Clean and Organized Work Area

• Extended Hours as Necessary Dependent on Project Demands
• Perform other Duties as Assigned by Management

• High School education or equivalent.
• Journeyman Toolmaker or Demonstrated Equivalency
• 8+ Years of Hands on Mold Making Experience
• 7-10 Years of Tool Design Experience (60+ Tools Designed)
• Minimum 3 years of Prior Job Shop Estimating
• Extremely Creative / Technical Engineering Mind
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills
• Demonstrated Skill with Part and Assembly Design
• Well Versed in Tool Design Theory, Including Tool Metallurgy
• Expert in Tolerancing:
  Component and Assembly Stack
• Over-molding, Texturing, and Polishing
• Ability to Design for Vertical, Rotary, and Horizontal Presses (20-200 ton)
• Experience and Efficiency in CAM programming for CNC Mill / Lathe a plus
• Inspection with Calipers, Micrometers, Test Indicators, Other
• Experience with Vision Systems a plus (Micro Vu, OGP, etc.)
• Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
• Ability to Originate, Read, and Interpret Prints
• Ability to Lift Up to 50 lbs.
• Speak, Read, and Write English to Be Easily Understood
• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $130k-$150k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.

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Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.