Modular Tooling Platform Designer

PakTech; Eugene, Springfield (OR, OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision fully paid

401K with a 4% match

Employee assistance program

Quarterly company discretionary bonus

Job summary

PakTech in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a Modular Tooling Platform Designer to revolutionize the design of injection mold tooling systems. You will lead the creation of scalable tooling strategies that enhance asset utilization and manufacturing flexibility.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in plastic injection mold design and embodies advanced skills in SolidWorks. A commitment to innovative solutions and collaboration is essential to drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modular mold architectures for scalable production.
• Establish standard mold strategies and optimize injection molds for HDPE multipack handles.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet platform standards.

Skills

Plastic injection mold design

Modular tooling

SolidWorks

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Join PakTech and help redefine the future of high-volume manufacturing through innovative modular tooling design. We’re seeking a visionary Modular Tooling Platform Designer to lead the development of scalable, standardized, and reusable injection mold tooling systems for our next-generation HDPE packaging solutions. In this highly impactful role, you’ll drive platform-based tooling strategies that accelerate product launches, maximize asset utilization, and improve manufacturing flexibility across our global operations. If you thrive on systems-level problem solving, advanced mold architecture, and continuous innovation in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with an industry leader committed to efficiency, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

Company Description

PakTech is a designer and manufacturer of 100% recyclable injection molded handles made from 100% recycled HDPE for the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries.

Founded in 1991, PakTech is an industry leader in using recycled HDPE plastic to create 100% recyclable packaging handles and automated application equipment. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, PakTech is a full-service company that specializes in creating injection-molded handles for multi-packing products. PakTech makes it easy for consumers to grab, carry, and release multiple products using a simple, minimal, 100% recyclable handle.

Role Description

The Modular Tooling Platform Designer is responsible for architecting and advancing PakTech’s next-generation modular tooling platform. This position develops a scalable, standardized, and reusable tooling ecosystem for injection-molded HDPE multipack handles and components. The role establishes and drives platform-based tooling strategies, modular mold architecture, and a high-efficiency asset utilization mindset across all tooling initiatives.

The Designer focuses on system-level solutions by implementing common mold base strategies, insert standardization, interchangeable cavity systems, and tooling reuse methodologies. While still responsible for mold design execution, this role prioritizes building a cohesive tooling platform that enables faster product launches, reduced capital investment, and flexible, high-volume manufacturing.

• 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 and flexibility.
• 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 (gating, cooling, venting, ejection).
• Creates 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks with a focus on system-level design and manufacturability.
• Collaborates with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and tooling vendors to ensure alignment with platform standards through design, build, and validation.
• Drives continuous improvement through DFM, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving, focusing on scalable, system-level solutions.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, preferably in high-volume or consumer packaging environments.
• Demonstrated experience beyond traditional mold design, including work with modular tooling, standardized systems, or reusable tooling strategies.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and system-level design.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE materials and high-volume production requirements.
• Experience with DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mold construction fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering, tooling, and production teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

What We Offer!

• Excellent benefit package- Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees fully paid for by PakTech
• 401K, match up to 4%
• Supportive and innovative culture
• Employee assistance program
• Quarterly company discretionary bonus

Pay

$100,000+/per year, DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

• PakTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.