Designer, Mold

Koch; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Molex in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Mold Designer to collaborate with NPD and manufacturing teams to create robust 3D mold designs and 2D drawings for automotive connector applications. You will influence DFM decisions and develop tooling solutions to enable successful new product introductions.

The role involves coordinating with global tooling centers, suppliers, and internal teams, using NX and CAD tools, and supporting global programs with knowledge sharing and travel where needed.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Tool & Die Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing molds for automotive connector/interconnect applications.
• Experience creating 3D mold designs and 2D drawings using CAD design software.
• Knowledge of automotive connector mold-tooling strategies and ability to interpret drawings.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, customer, and supplier stakeholders on mold-design or new-product-development projects.

Mansioni

• Own 3D mold design and 2D drawing development using NX, supporting automotive connector programs from NPD through manufacturing launch.
• Develop robust, cost-competitive tooling solutions by evaluating design requirements and driving DFM considerations with Product Engineering, Molding, CAE, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.
• Serve as the technical mold-design liaison across NPD, Mold Engineering, manufacturing teams, global tooling centers, and external vendors to support successful project execution.
• Provide mold-design expertise and technical recommendations to resolve tooling challenges and support successful new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, new technologies, and manufacturing feedback into mold-design standards and practices.
• Support global programs through technical knowledge sharing and domestic/international collaboration and travel as required

Conoscenze

3D mold design

2D drawing development

DFM considerations

Cross-functional collaboration

Mold-tooling knowledge

Formazione

Tool & Die Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering degree

Strumenti

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD software

Descrizione del lavoro

Location(s)

Bangalore, Karnataka

Company

Molex

Career Field

Engineering

Job Number

196126

Your Job

As a
Mold Designer, you will collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) stakeholders to develop robust and cost-effective 3D mold designs for automotive connector applications from the opportunity phase through operational launch and commercialization. You will use your mold design and manufacturing expertise to influence DFM decisions, develop tooling solutions, and support successful new product introductions

Our Team

You will be part of the
Commercial Products, Transportation Industrial Solutions organization, working closely with Mold Engineering, Product Engineering, Molding, CAE, Quality, Operations, and NPD teams. You will also collaborate with global tooling centers and external fabrication and tooling suppliers to develop mold solutions that support product and manufacturing requirements.

What You Will Do

• Own 3D mold design and 2D drawing development using NX, supporting automotive connector programs from NPD through manufacturing launch.
• Develop robust, cost-competitive tooling solutions by evaluating design requirements and driving DFM considerations with Product Engineering, Molding, CAE, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.
• Serve as the technical mold-design liaison across NPD, Mold Engineering, manufacturing teams, global tooling centers, and external vendors to support successful project execution.
• Provide mold-design expertise and technical recommendations to resolve tooling challenges and support successful new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, new technologies, and manufacturing feedback into mold-design standards and practices.
• Support global programs through technical knowledge sharing and domestic/international collaboration and travel as required

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Tool & Die Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience in new injection-molding development.
• Experience designing molds for automotive connector/interconnect applications, including experience with injection molding and insert molding.
• Experience creating 3D mold designs and 2D drawings using CAD design software.
• Knowledge of automotive connector mold-tooling strategies and processes, including the ability to interpret product, tool-detail, and tool-assembly drawings.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, customer, and/or supplier stakeholders on mold-design or new-product-development projects

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter for 3D mold design and engineering-data management.
• Experience in mold manufacturing as a tool maker.
• Experience with automated connector assembly processes, from manual/hand fixtures through high-speed automation.
• Experience with high-speed synchronous, asynchronous, or flexible/robotic assembly systems.
• Knowledge of product design and injection-molding principles.
• Experience supporting global automotive connector programs and developing tooling solutions for new-product launches

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