Injection Mould Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Tool Designer to join their in-house team. The role involves designing complex, high-precision mould tools for various sectors including medical and automotive. Candidates should have a strong background in injection mould design and proficiency in CAD software like Creo and SolidWorks, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in injection mould design; toolmaking experience is a clear advantage.
• Confident in designing complex, high-precision mould tools.
• Knowledge of side cores, lifters, steel selection, polymers, hydraulics, and hot runners.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed injection mould tool designs.
• Producing component designs and technical drawings.
• Supporting and leading design reviews.
• Delivering DFM documentation to support manufacturing.
• Managing projects from initial concept through to final release.

Skills

Injection mould design

3D & 2D CAD design

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Creo (Pro Engineer)

SolidWorks

Job description

Injection Mould Tool Designer

Hours: 41.5 per week

Mon-Thu: 08:00-17:00

Fri: 08:00-16:00

Our client, a long-established and highly respected manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Injection Mould Tool Designer to strengthen their in-house toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer who enjoys working on complex, high-precision tooling for customers across the medical, automotive, switchgear, and packaging sectors.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take ownership of designing injection mould tools ranging from single-impression units to multi-cavity hot runner systems, ensuring high quality and manufacturability throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating detailed injection mould tool designs (single to multi-cavity/hot runner)
• Producing component designs and technical drawings
• Supporting and leading design reviews
• Delivering DFM documentation to support manufacturing
• 3D & 2D CAD design using Creo (Pro Engineer) and/or SolidWorks
• Managing projects from initial concept through to final release
• Working directly with customers to define specifications
• Supporting machining strategy and toolroom processes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in injection mould design; toolmaking experience is a clear advantage
• Confident in designing complex, high-precision mould tools
• Knowledge of side cores, lifters, steel selection, polymers, hydraulics, and hot runners
• Able to work to tight timescales while maintaining quality and safety standards
• A clear communicator and a collaborative team player