Mold Designer Plastic Packaging Injection Molds

JAP Engineering Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JAP Engineering Pvt Ltd specializes in design and manufacturing of high-precision multi-cavity injection molds for plastic caps and closures. The Mold Designer will design packaging molds, develop tooling concepts, and create 3D/2D drawings to ensure manufacturability and quality in the Mumbai area.

The role requires collaboration with production and machining teams, review of customer specs, and continuous improvement of tooling standards.

Qualifications

• Strong capabilities in Mold Design and Injection Molding, with experience in plastic packaging caps and closures.
• Proficiency in Tooling Design and Design Engineering for high-precision multi-cavity injection molds.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling and 2D detailing.
• Understanding of mold manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, cooling, gating, and ejection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications, and translate them into practical mold designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on quality and reliability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams on-site.

Responsibilities

• Design plastic packaging injection molds, including multi-cavity molds for caps and closures.
• Develop tooling concepts and create detailed mold designs and 3D/2D drawings.
• Collaborate with production and machining teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.
• Review customer specifications and optimize mold layouts for cycle time and quality.
• Support trials, adjustments, and design improvements; troubleshoot mold-related issues.

Skills

Mold design

Injection molding

Tooling design

CAD modeling

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Company Description

JAP Engineering Pvt Ltd specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-precision multi-cavity injection molds for plastic caps and closures. With nearly 30 years of experience, the company is known for integrity, precision, and high-performance technology. JAP Engineering serves a wide range of end-product segments, including FMCG, cosmetics, pharma and healthcare, food and beverages, chemicals, and oil and lubricants. Team members work with advanced tooling and molding solutions that support demanding packaging applications. The organization offers opportunities to contribute to technically challenging projects in a growing, quality-focused environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Mold Designer role based in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Mold Designer will be responsible for designing plastic packaging injection molds, including multi-cavity molds for caps and closures, using CAD tools and design engineering principles. Daily tasks include developing tooling concepts, creating detailed mold designs and 3D/2D drawings, and collaborating with production and machining teams to ensure manufacturability and performance. The role involves reviewing customer specifications, optimizing mold layouts for cycle time and quality, and supporting trials, adjustments, and design improvements. The Mold Designer will also participate in troubleshooting mold-related issues, maintaining design documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement in tooling standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong capabilities in Mold Design and Injection Molding, with experience in plastic packaging caps and closures.


• Proficiency in Tooling Design and Design Engineering for high-precision multi-cavity injection molds.


• Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling and 2D detailing.


• Understanding of mold manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, cooling, gating, and ejection systems.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications, and translate them into practical mold designs.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on quality and reliability.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams on-site.


• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, or a related discipline; prior experience in injection mold design is highly preferred.