Injection Mould Designer

Interaction Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Designer to join an established toolroom in Stevenage. This permanent position involves designing high-precision injection mould tools and supporting various sectors including medical and automotive. Candidates should have proven experience in injection mould design and excellent communication skills. The role offers a stable work environment and attractive benefits including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Annual health checks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in injection mould design; toolmaking experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of side cores, up-and-aways, lifters, and complex motions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.

Responsibilities

• Designing injection mould tools (single impression and multi-cavity hot runner).
• Participating in and conducting design reviews.
• Producing detailed 3D & 2D designs.

Skills

Injection mould design

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Pro/Engineer Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Injection Mould Designer

Location: Stevenage

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Injection Mould Designer to join our in-house toolroom on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for designing high-precision injection mould tools—from single-impression moulds to multi-cavity hot runner systems—supporting customers in the medical, automotive, switchgear, and packaging sectors.

Working Hours

• 41.5 hours per week
• Monday–Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:00 – 16:00

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing injection mould tools (single impression and multi-cavity hot runner)
• Component design and optimisation
• Participating in and conducting design reviews
• Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
• Producing detailed 3D & 2D designs (Pro/Engineer Creo and SolidWorks desirable)
• Managing projects from concept to manufacture
• Providing customer interaction and technical support

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in injection mould design; Toolmaking experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Side cores, up-and-aways, lifters, and complex motions
  • Hot runner systems
  • Steel @type selection and polymer behaviour
  • Hydraulics and machining strategies
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Annual health checks
• Permanent, stable role within an established engineering environment