Senior Engineer - Tool Design

ACT Plast Paints; Sriperumbudur; Presencial; INR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ACT Plast Paints is seeking a skilled Tool Designer to design and develop plastic injection moulds in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. You will work with customers to translate specifications into 3D mould designs and manufacturing drawings using CAD tools.

The role involves coordinating with tool room teams, production, and project management to ensure timely, high-quality tooling solutions. Responsibilities include conducting mould feasibility studies, supporting mould trials, and optimizing mould

Formación

• Experience in plastic injection mould design is preferred.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing/assembly.
• Strong drawing interpretation and CAD skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop plastic injection moulds based on customer specs, 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Prepare 3D mould designs and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design various mould types including two-plate, three-plate, hot runner and family moulds.
• Develop mould layouts, core and cavity designs, sliders, lifters, ejector systems, cooling and gating.
• Select mould materials, standard components and tooling methods.
• Conduct mould design reviews, DFM and DFA.

Descripción del empleo

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

A. Tool Design & Development

• Design and develop plastic injection moulds based on customer specifications, 2D drawings, and 3D product models.
• Prepare detailed 3D mould designs and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design various types of moulds, including two-plate, three-plate, hot runner, cold runner, and family moulds.
• Develop mould layouts, core and cavity designs, sliders, lifters, ejector systems, cooling systems, and gating arrangements.
• Ensure proper selection of mould materials, standard components, and tool construction methodology.
• Perform mould design reviews, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly).

B. Mould Feasibility & Technical Evaluation

• Conduct mould feasibility studies considering product geometry, material characteristics, shrinkage, draft angles, wall thickness, and parting lines.
• Identify potential moulding challenges such as warpage, sink marks, flash, short shots, weld lines, and air traps.
• Recommend product design modifications to improve mouldability and reduce tooling complexity.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams for technical clarifications and design approvals.

C. Mould Trials & Validation

• Coordinate and support mould trials (T0, T1, T2, and subsequent trials).
• Analyse mould trial observations and recommend necessary design modifications.
• Support troubleshooting of mould-related issues during sampling and production.
• Work closely with process engineering and production teams to optimise mould performance, cycle time, and component quality.
• Ensure mould validation and approval as per customer and internal requirements.

D. Tool Room Coordination

• Coordinate with tool room teams, mould makers, CNC, EDM, wire-cut, and machining teams.
• Monitor mould manufacturing progress against project timelines.
• Review machining drawings and ensure design feasibility for manufacturing.
• Support mould maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and modification activities.
• Ensure timely completion of tooling projects within approved budgets and quality standards.

E. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Purchase, and Project Management teams.
• Coordinate with external mould manufacturers and tooling vendors.
• Provide technical support for new product development and engineering changes.
• Maintain proper documentation of mould designs, revisions, and engineering changes.

Preferred candidate profile

Plastic Injection Moulding