Design Engineer

Dynamic Tool Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Tool Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Mold Design Engineer to design and develop plastic injection molds using CAD software, ensuring parts meet customer specs and manufacturing capabilities.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, performs mold flow analyses, supports design changes, and maintains thorough documentation while adhering to industry standards and the company's quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with mold flow simulation software is a plus.
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic injection molds using 3D CAD software.
• Review customer part data and specifications to determine mold design requirements.
• Create detailed mold component drawings and assemblies.
• Collaborate with toolmakers, project managers, and customers to ensure design feasibility.
• Perform mold flow analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Support engineering changes and mold revisions as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Skills

Mold design

CAD proficiency

GD&T

DFM analysis

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Mold flow software

Job description

MISSION & CORE VALUES:
At Dynamic Tool Corporation, it is our mission to inspire those around us through growth, quality, and innovation.

Description

MISSION & CORE VALUES:

At Dynamic Tool Corporation, it is our mission to inspire those around us through growth, quality, and innovation.

We successfully and continuously accomplish this mission through our core values:

• Excellence – Giving nothing less than our best effort to every application
• Integrity – Operating with respect and support for others
• Safety – Ensuring our shared environment is clean, organized
• Customer-Focus – Absolute accountability and proactive effort to ensure their success

Through adhering to the principles of our mission and consistently gauging our actions to our core values, it is our vision to become our customer’s first choice by leaving a lasting, positive impression on the industry.

Job Profile Summary

The Designer is responsible for the design and development of plastic injection molds using CAD software and engineering principles. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mold designs meet customer specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and quality standards. The Mold Design Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and efficiency in mold design processes.

Essential Job Duties

The individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the job duties listed below.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic injection molds using 3D CAD software.
• Review customer part data and specifications to determine mold design requirements.
• Create detailed mold component drawings and assemblies.
• Collaborate with toolmakers, project managers, and customers to ensure design feasibility.
• Perform mold flow analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Support engineering changes and mold revisions as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Experience

• 5+ or more years of related experience
• Knowledge of the injection mold building and injection molding is a plus.

Education

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with mold flow simulation software is a plus.
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3D software experience. (Creo experience preferred)
• 2D software experience. (AutoCAD preferred)
• Ability to take a mold design from concept through fully detailed drawings.
• Experience in unscrewing, multi-shot, stack, and high tolerance molds.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Visual acuity for working with detailed drawings and CAD models.