Mold Designer

This position requires an understanding of how plastic injection mold’s function and operate. Ability to Design plastic injection molds. Plastic injection molding experience required.

• 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.

• Min 3 years as Injection Mold Designer.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience.

• Proficient in Solid Works 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)

• Perform mold flows using Solid Works Plastics to confirm Fill, Venting, and Warping of the molded part.

• Utilize Cam Works software to generate CNC toolpaths for machining mold components on CNC milling machines.
• Select appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters for different materials.
• Optimize toolpaths for efficient material removal and high-quality surface finish.
• Simulate CNC programs to identify potential collisions or errors before machining.