Mold Designer

Newconcepttech; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newconcepttech is seeking an experienced Mold Designer in Pennsylvania to join its growing engineering team. The role involves designing high-quality injection molds for innovative plastic products and collaborating with engineers and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of mold design experience, proficiency with 3D CAD software, and strong problem-solving skills. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment to drive innovation and quality in our projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of injection mold design experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design injection molds that support the production of plastic components.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Review designs and provide DFM recommendations.

Skills

Design plastic injection molds using 3D CAD software

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Understanding of plastic injection molding processes

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, Tool Design, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about precision engineering and solving complex design challenges? We're looking for an experienced Mold Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you'll design high-quality injection molds that support the production of innovative plastic components across a variety of industries.

If you enjoy collaborating with engineers, toolmakers, and manufacturing teams to create efficient, reliable tooling solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Design plastic injection molds using 3D CAD software.
• Develop detailed mold assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Design mold components including cores, cavities, slides, lifters, cooling systems, runners, and ejection systems.
• Review customer part designs and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the mold build process.
• Support mold trials, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement engineering changes and maintain accurate design documentation.
• Ensure mold designs meet customer requirements, company standards, and production objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, Tool Design, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of injection mold design experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes.
• Knowledge of mold construction, cooling systems, gating, ejection, and tooling components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Experience

• Experience in automotive, medical device, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Moldflow or similar simulation software.
• Experience designing hot runner systems.
• Knowledge of automation and robotic part handling.

Why Join Us

We are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas make an impact. We offer challenging projects, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to products used around the world.