Senior Process Mold Engineer

Formulatrix Indonesia; Salatiga ꦱꦭꦠꦶꦒ; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of mold engineering is seeking a Lead Mold Engineer based in Salatiga. The successful candidate will oversee mold setting and optimization, ensuring quality and efficiency in the mold manufacturing process. This role requires strong technical background, hands-on experience, and excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as journeyman mold setter.
• Minimum 3 years as journeyman mold maker.
• Injection Mold certification preferred.
• Expert in designing two and three plate molds.

Responsibilities

• Lead mold engineer team for optimization and analysis.
• Conduct DoE of injection plastic parameters.
• Collaborate with various departments to meet mold design requirements.
• Document mold specifications and maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication in English

Mold design

Operating mold-making equipment

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Plastics Engineering

Diploma in Metal Fabrication

Diploma in Tool & Die/Welding

Tools

3D software

Plastic flow analysis software

Job description

Job Description

1. Lead the mold engineer team for mold setting, analysis, DoE and optimization of the mold manufacturing process.
2. Conduct scientific injection plastic molding.
3. Conduct Design of Experiment (DoE) of the injection plastic parameters.
4. Optimize injection plastic machine parameters.
5. Troubleshooting injection plastic parameters.
6. Review mold designs.
7. Research in material selection.
8. Prepare BOM (Bill of material) with appropriate material.
9. Collaborate with Molding Engineers, Process Engineers and other departments to ensure the mold design meets requirements.
10. Responsible for documenting and maintaining accurate records of mold specifications, modifications, repairs, and maintenance activities.
11. Works independently with little supervision.

Requirements

1. Minimum of a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Metal Fabrication, Tool & Die/Welding.
2. Has experience as a journeyman mold setter and hands-on on in the injection plastic machine for more than 5 years
3. Has over 3 years of experience as a journeyman mold maker in mold construction.
4. Has Injection Mold certification is preferred.
5. Must be an expert in designing mold with two and three plates.
6. Must be skilled in operating various types of mold-making equipment and machinery, including milling machines, lathes, grinders, EDM machines, CNC machines, etc.
7. Must have a thorough knowledge of mold-making, machining methods, typical mold tooling material, slider, cold/hot runner system, and unscrewing system.
8. Good knowledge of plastic materials.
9. Familiar with 3D software and plastic flow analysis software.
10. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve mold-related issues.
11. Excellent communication in English both oral & written.
12. Applicants must be willing to work in Salatiga.