NPI Mold Design Engineer

About ITT

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast‑growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

A global leader in centrifugal and twin‑screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history),
Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj
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A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone
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A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA
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The NPI Mold Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing new injection molds, tooling, and manufacturing processes that support the launch of new Mil/Aero interconnect products at ITT Cannon. This role ensures that connector components—particularly high‑precision molded insulators, inserts, seals, and other engineered polymer parts—are tooled and manufactured to meet rigorous industry standards (MIL‑DTL, AS9100) and customer requirements.

The engineer plays a key role in cross‑functional NPI teams and supports concept development, DFM/DFA, mold flow simulation, tooling validation, and production readiness activities.

• Design high‑precision injection molds (single‑ and multi‑cavity) for thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomer components used in Mil/Aero connector products.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and specification packages using CAD software (Solid Works, Creo, NX preferred).
• Conduct DFM/DFA analysis to ensure mold designs support manufacturability, dimensional accuracy, and long‑term tooling reliability.
• Perform mold flow analysis using Moldflow, Sigmasoft, or equivalent software to assess gate location, fill patterns, warp, cooling, venting, and material behavior.
• Collaborate with internal tooling shops and external toolmakers to refine designs and ensure tooling feasibility.

• Participate in gate reviews, project planning, and cross‑functional NPI engineering meetings.
• Translate product design intent into robust tooling concepts and manufacturing solutions.
• Define material selections, molding parameters, and processing requirements for new connector components.
• Support prototyping, sample builds, and EVT/DVT/PVT phases.
• Drive part qualification activities including FAI, PPAP, capability studies, and mold validation protocols.

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to troubleshoot tooling, part quality, and molding issues.
• Optimize cycle times, cooling performance, and mold longevity through design improvements.
• Support molding trials, including tool tuning, vent adjustments, gating changes, and dimensional improvements.
• Provide training and technical support to mold technicians and operators during ramp‑up and SOP transitions.

• Ensure mold and part designs align with Mil/Aero standards (MIL‑DTL, AS9100) and ITT Cannon design guidelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for tooling or part defects.
• Maintain accurate documentation, design records, and revision histories in accordance with quality system…