Mold Design Engineer

Openwork; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, vision, and dental

Competitive compensation package

Low travel (<10%)

Technical growth opportunities

Job summary

Openwork in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mold Design Engineer to create 2D/3D CAD designs for molds, manage specifications and BOMs, and support pilot and production trials.

The role involves converting customer drawings to CAD models, documenting molding parameters, and ensuring high-quality results through rigorous testing and collaboration with sales and global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5+ years of mold design experience.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong math skills for design feasibility and tolerances.
• Excellent communication to interact with clients, sales and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D/3D mold CAD designs for preforms, mold assemblies and parts.
• Maintain mold specification docs, BOMs and code numbers.
• Prepare mold modification drawings and revision records.
• Read customer drawings and convert to 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Plan and support pilot and production mold trials and document parameters.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

geant CAD software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a detail-oriented Mold Design Engineer in Atlanta, GA. In this dynamic and technical role, you will be responsible for creating 2D/3D mold CAD designs, managing mold specifications, supporting pilot and production mold trials, and partnering closely with sales, customers, and global engineering teams.

In a Mold Design Engineer job you'll be responsible for:

• Creating 2D and 3D mold CAD designs and drawings for preforms, mold assemblies, and individual mold parts.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive mold specification documentation, mold code numbers, and bill of materials (BOM) lists.
• Preparing mold modification drawings and revision records based on final project requirements, updating headquarters and relevant divisions.
• Reading and converting customer drawings, models, or sample bottles into 3D models and 2D drawings for container design review and approval.
• Planning, scheduling, and supporting pilot and production mold trials (TSC trials) and documenting molding parameters, modification records, and bottle inspection reports.
• Performing destructive and non‑destructive quality testing on sample containers, including dimensional measurements, wall thickness, drop tests, top load, and overflow capacity tests.
• Operating 3D scanning equipment to evaluate container designs and assist in advanced CAD modeling.
• Organizing, archiving, and managing physical sample bottles, mold unit parts, and confidential hard/soft CAD drawing data.
• Reviewing team drawings and technical reports to ensure precision and strict adherence to quality standards.

What you'll need:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or 5+ years of equivalent related experience/training and specialized mold design experience).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD design software, specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Mathematical & Analytical Skills: Solid grounding in geometry, trigonometry, and practical mathematical concepts (fractions, ratios, percentages) for design feasibility.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, sales teams, and international manufacturing headquarters.
• Quality & Detail Focus: High attention to detail with proven ability to inspect parts, conduct container testing, and manage technical data.

Perks:

• Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits
• Competitive non‑exempt compensation package with stability
• Minimal travel requirement (less than 10%)
• Opportunities for technical growth and work on cutting‑edge molding technology

EOE