Design Engineer – Silicone Molding & Tooling Innovator

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design, development, and manufacturing implementation of molded components, tooling, fixtures, and related processes. You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

You will review drawings, develop CAD models, support tooling and mold development, and participate in new product introductions from design to production launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, product design, tooling, or process engineering.
• Experience with silicone molding, insert molding, transfer molding, compression molding, injection molding, or similar processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components, tooling, molds, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions for silicone insert molding and transfer/compression molding applications.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine manufacturability and identify design or process concerns.
• Provide DFM recommendations to customers and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support mold and tooling design for silicone molding processes.
• Collaborate with customers and Business Development during new product development and quoting activities.
• Work with Operations to ensure designs and tooling are practical and repeatable.
• Support product launches from design through prototype, validation, and production.
• Participate in tooling trials, process development, and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve product design, tooling, cycle time, material utilization, and quality.
• Lead or support root cause investigations related to design and tooling issues.
• Collaborate with Quality to meet customer specs and medical-device quality requirements.
• Manage engineering projects, timelines, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering documentation and change control processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

GD&T

Job description

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design, development, and manufacturing implementation of molded components, tooling, fixtures, and related processes. You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

You will review drawings, develop CAD models, support tooling and mold development, and participate in new product introductions from design to production launch.