Mold Flow Analysis Engineer – Plastic Injection Moulding

Keen Point (M) Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Point (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Mold Flow Analysis Engineer for plastic injection molding projects in Malaysia. You will perform CAE mold flow simulations, prepare analysis reports, and provide recommendations to optimize mold and product designs.

You will examine filling, cooling, warpage and defects, and collaborate with design and tooling teams to implement improvements. This role requires hands-on Moldflow/Moldex3D experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in plastic injection molding / mold flow analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Moldflow, Moldex3D or equivalent CAE simulation software.
• Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes and mold design.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, rheology and molding parameters.
• Familiar with DFM, DOE and injection molding defects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in automotive or precision plastic components is an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CAE mold flow simulation and analysis for new plastic injection mold projects.
• Prepare mold flow analysis reports and provide technical recommendations for mold and product optimization.
• Analyze filling, packing, cooling, warpage, weld lines, air traps, pressure and other molding characteristics.
• Recommend gate locations, runner systems, cooling systems and molding parameters based on simulation results.
• Analyze molding defects and provide recommendations for mold design or product design improvements.
• Support mold design reviews and participate in DFM activities.
• Evaluate new mold designs and provide technical feedback.
• Review mold flow analysis reports according to company standards.
• Work closely with mold design engineers, product engineers, tooling suppliers and overseas design teams.
• Support mold trials and validate simulation results.
• Lead or support continuous improvement activities related to mold flow analysis and injection molding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

Moldflow

Moldex3D

CAE software

Job description

Mold Flow Analysis Engineer – Plastic Injection Moulding

• Conduct CAE mold flow simulation and analysisfor new plastic injection mold projects.
• Prepare mold flow analysis reports and provide technical recommendations for mold and product optimization.
• Analyze filling, packing, cooling, warpage, weld lines, air traps, pressure and other molding characteristics.
• Recommend appropriate gate locations, runner systems, cooling systems and molding parameters based on simulation results.
• Analyze molding defects and provide recommendations for mold design or product design improvements.
• Support mold design reviews and participate in DFM activities.
• Evaluate new mold designs and provide technical feedback.
• Review mold flow analysis reports according to company standards.
• Work closely with mold design engineers, product engineers, tooling suppliers and overseas design teams.
• Support mold trials and validate simulation results against actual molding results.
• Lead or support continuous improvement activities related to mold flow analysis and injection molding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technologyor related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in plastic injection molding / mold flow analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Moldflow, Moldex3D or equivalent CAE simulation software.
• Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes and mold design.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, rheology and molding parameters.
• Familiar with DFM, DOE and injection molding defects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in automotive or precision plastic components is an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

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