Modular Tooling Platform Architect

gpac; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Modular Tooling Platform Designer to architect and advance a next‑generation modular tooling platform for HDPE multipack handles. You will develop scalable, reusable tooling ecosystems and drive platform standards across molding operations.

The role requires 5+ years in plastic injection mold design, strong SolidWorks proficiency, and ability to collaborate across Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering to enable faster product launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of plastic injection mold design experience in high-volume or consumer packaging environments.
• Experience with modular tooling, standardized systems, or reusable tooling strategies beyond mold design.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and system-level design.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE material and high-volume production requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives PakTech's platform-based tooling strategy aligned with long-term product and manufacturing goals.
• Designs and develops modular mold architectures that enable scalability, repeatability, and rapid deployment across product lines.
• Establishes and standardizes common mold base strategies, insert standardization, and interchangeable cavity systems to improve efficiency.
• Develops and executes tooling reuse strategies to maximize asset utilization and minimize redundant capital investment.
• Designs and optimizes injection molds for HDPE multipack handles within the modular tooling platform, including full mold layouts.
• Creates 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks with a focus on system-level design and manufacturability.

Skills

Modular tooling design

SolidWorks

Mold design

DFM / tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

GPAC is seeking a Modular Tooling Platform Designer to architect and advance a next‑generation modular tooling platform for HDPE multipack handles. You will develop scalable, reusable tooling ecosystems and drive platform standards across molding operations.

The role requires 5+ years in plastic injection mold design, strong SolidWorks proficiency, and ability to collaborate across Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering to enable faster product launches.