Sr. Hot Runner Designer

InVision Staffing Services Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Vacation Package

RRSP Match Program

Company Pension Plan

Company Wellness and Fitness Plan

Job summary

InVision Staffing Services Inc. is seeking a senior-level Hot Runner Design Engineer in Canada. The candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products, collaborating with engineers and guiding design documentation. With a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of design experience, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of injection molding processes. Employment rewards include a competitive vacation package and a RRSP match program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in a relevant industry.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.
• Specialized knowledge of products, tools, standards, processes and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of Hot Runner products.
• Participate in the development of new Injection Molding tooling.
• Guide design documents and validation plans.

Skills

Design experience in relevant industry

Excellent communication skills

Specialized knowledge of injection molding

CAD modeling techniques

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong time management

Ability to lead and work autonomously

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

NX

Job description

Description

We are seeking a senior-level Hot Runner Design Engineer to join a development engineering team within a recognized world leader in the industry. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products, working with business development and subsequent launch into manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• System level design with limited guidance, frequently in the absence of specific design standards.
• Product Architect
• Participate in the formulation and/or evaluation of business cases.
• Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists in the development of new Injection Molding tooling products following appropriate steps within a formal product development process.
• Guide and approve the content of design documents and validation plans.
• Contribute to, verify and monitor engineering documentation.
• Sizing and selection of components (for example, but not limited to linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to team members.
• Create system level concept designs in various levels of detail including function block diagrams, CAD layouts, functional decomposition.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions. Responsible for decision making in the context of product definition and architecture.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the product development process and Product Release process are followed.
• Drives the product development process levering team collaboration.
• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA.
• Champion of product compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross discipline interaction and communication including cross discipline inputs – Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test.
• Represent company technically in front of customers, suppliers and technical partners.
• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers including the executive.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering a MUST

Qualifications and Skills

• 10 + years of design experience in a relevant industry.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.
• Specialized knowledge of products, tools, standards, processes and technology.
• Extensive experience in Hot Runner or Mold/Mould Design and Development
• Specialized knowledge within injection molding, tooling and or plastics processing market.
• Skilled in CAD modeling techniques – Any 3D Software such as Inventor, NX or comparable
• Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.
• Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.
• Illustrates attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced creativity and innovation skills.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes related to injection molding tooling.
• A flexible team player.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work both autonomously, and as part of a highly cohesive cross functional team.
• Experience selecting appropriate materials and sizing various components. (for example, but not limited to, linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
• Manufacturing, Validation/Test.
• Represent company technically in front of customers, suppliers and technical partners.
• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers including the executive.
• Well-rounded – hands‑on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work.

Employment Rewards

• Competitive Vacation Package
• RRSP Match Program
• Company Pension Plan
• Company Wellness and Fitness Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.