Injection Mold Designer

Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering, Inc.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid vacations and holidays

Education reimbursement program

Flexible schedule

Team-building events

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Injection Mold Designer to join our technical team.

The role focuses on designing and directing the build processes of production molds for automotive and non-automotive applications, including mold layout, parting surfaces, cooling, ejection, and BOM management. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in designing world-class production injection molds; automotive experience a plus.
• 3+ years in a tool designer role in production and/or R&D environments.
• Experience with CATIA V5 or Cimatron; NX acceptable as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Perform DFMs - part feasibility, risk identification, and resolution proposals
• Design and modeling of injection molds from layout to BOM management
• Interpret mold filling simulations and cooling analyses
• Understand GD&T drawings
• Prepare data for downstream manufacturing processing
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, PMs and manufacturing staff
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Injection mold design

Communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Team collaboration

Tools

CATIA V5

Cimatron

NX

Moldflow

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Injection Mold Designer is an integral member of the technical team who provides expertise and capability in multifaceted mold concepts for automotive and non-automotive applications. The Injection Mold Designer will be responsible for designing and helping to direct the build processes of production injection molds, compression molds, and supporting automation projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing DFMs - part feasibility, risk identification, and resolution proposals
• Design and modeling of all aspects of injection molds, from start-to-finish: mold layout, parting surfaces, development of actions and mechanics, cooling, ejection, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, component details and BOM management.
• Understanding and interpreting mold filling simulations and cooling analyses
• Comprehending GD&T part drawings
• Checking and management of outsource designs.
• Prepare data for downstream manufacturing processing.
• Completing assigned tasks within budgeted schedule
• Applying sound engineering and manufacturing practices
• Working in a team dynamic with other designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel
• Participating in design reviews, both internal and with clients
• Bringing forward continuous improvement ideas
• Assisting in other areas for cross-functional support as needed

THE CANDIDATE:

must be an experienced designer with demonstrated talent and capability in the design of world-class plastic injection molds. The candidate should have a strong grasp of all aspects of an injection mold, as well as familiarity with standard manufacturing and fabrication processes. He or she must be an excellent communicator, and thrive in a high-energy, quick-moving, and interdisciplinary workplace.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience in designing world-class production injection molds - automotive a plus.
• 3+ years in a tool designer role in production and/or R&D environments
• Experience using CATIA V5 or Cimatron CAD software preferred; comparable systems such as NX will be considered.
• Broad knowledge of standard mold components
• Adept in the use of general metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Able to understand and interpret Moldflow.
• Specification and implementation of hot runner manifold systems
• Proficiency Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

Bonus Talents:

• Demonstrable experience with compression molds is a major plus.
• Coding for software automation (VBA, Microsoft Power Automate, or C++)

THE BENEFITS:

• Team members receive competitive wages, gain sharing, 401k, paid vacations and holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible schedule, education reimbursement program, corporate sponsored team-building events, community outreach projects, and on-site fitness center.

Hi-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veterans status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.