Sr. Hot Runner Designer

Bilinguallink; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Vacation Package

RRSP Match Program

Company Pension Plan

Bonus Plan Program

Company Wellness and Fitness Plan

Job summary

InVision is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead development of injection molding tooling and hot runner systems. You will drive system-level design, mentor a cross-functional team, and coordinate with business development and manufacturing to launch products.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in design, with strong CAD skills (Inventor/NX) and proven leadership in mold tooling. Excellent communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Ten+ 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.

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.
• Apply scientific/engineering principles design execution.
• Sizing and selection of components (e.g., linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components) and material selection.
• 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 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.
• Drive the product development process leveraging team collaboration.
• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA.
• Champion product compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross discipline interaction and communication with 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Design leadership

Mold/Injection molding knowledge

CAD modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

NX

Job description

InVision is a Professional Recruitment Firm specializing in Engineering, Industrial/Skilled Trades, Information Technology and Professional Services within Canada and the U.S. We have a successful track record working on both small and large recruitment projects, across North America.

Our client is a recognized world leader within their area of specialization. We are seeing Senior level Engineer to work within their Development Engineering team. Thus, we are looking for a Hot Runner Design Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products working with business development, completing engineering, and subsequent launch into manufacturing operations.

Description:

• 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.
• Apply scientific/engineering principles design execution.
• 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
• Bonus Plan Program
• Company Wellness and Fitness Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.