Injection Mold Design Engineer (Plastics Injection Mold Tooling)

Big 3 Precision Products; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Injection Mold Design Engineer to design complex mold tooling for various applications. This role offers the opportunity to engage in project management throughout the engineering process while collaborating with sales and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD software, particularly Solidworks and Moldflow, along with experience in plastics injection molding. This position promises a dynamic work environment, where creativity and technical expertise converge to deliver high-quality solutions for the manufacturing sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Plastics Injection Molding is required.
• Proficiency in Solidworks and Moldflow for CAD design.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, layouts, and drawings efficiently.
• Lead reverse engineering projects and interface with customers.

Skills

Solidworks

Moldflow

Plastic component design

Manufacturing design

BOM management

Microsoft Office

Technical communication

ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Plastic or Manufacturing

Tools

Solidworks

Moldflow

ERP software

Job description

Position Title: Injection Mold Design Engineer

Position Summary

Big 3 Precision Products is currently seeking an Injection Mold Design Engineer. This position, utilizing customer supplied product models and/or part drawing inputs, will design injection mold tooling for the PETE and PP mold division.

The injection mold design engineer will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by producing complex mold drawings/models, manufacturing drawings, and associated engineering documentation. In addition, the position will require project management throughout the entire engineering process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, layouts, and drawings efficiently and accurately
• Create general assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Create and enter BOM for all material and hardware
• Interface with Sales and Manufacturing with regards to mold and part design
• Interface with Customer with regards to product changes and design reviews
• Develop and establish design standards and automation for mold design
• Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility
• Lead reverse engineering projects with inspection and manufacturing
• Occasional travel to Customer for machine measurements and/or tooling installation

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in using Solidworks software for 2D and 3D CAD
• Proficiency in using Moldflow software
• Plastic component design / molding design experience
• Manufacturing design experience
• BOM / Revision / Engineering Change Request management
• Microsoft Office software as a communication tool
• Technical written and oral communication skills
• ERP software experience

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year Accredited College or University in Mechanical, Electrical, Plastic or Manufacturing is preferred.
• 5+ years Plastics Injection Molding experience required (PETE and PP materials preferred).
• 5+ years Engineering, Manufacturing, or Customer Management experience preferred.

Work Environment:

Office / Warehouse environment. Employee may be occasionally exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts in motion, hazards associated with a manufacturing environment such as overhead cranes, welding, machining, painting etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

Big 3 Precision Products provides a flexible benefit program that is carefully designed to support your health, your financial security and your work-life balance. The variety of benefits and amenities available, in addition to pay, provides you a total package.

You will receive a competitive total compensation package that offers you a choice of health benefits, dental and prescription drug coverage, vision plan, life insurance, Paid Time Off and a 401(k) company match plan.

About Big 3 Precision Products:

Big 3 Precision Products, headquartered in Centralia, IL, has a total of 4 design, manufacturing and product validation facilities in the USA. It serves the household / personal products, nutrition / drinkable, and pharma / medical industries. Mold design and manufacturing capabilities include Injection Stretch Blow Mold (ISBM) tooling, Injection Blow Mold (IBM) tooling, 2 Step Stretch Blow Mold tooling and Extrusion Blow Mold (EBM) tooling all the while offering product development, unit development, production tool validation and in plant support.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability