Mold Designer/Mold Design Engineer

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C. in Harahan, LA, seeks an Injection Molding Design Engineer to design and upgrade injection molds for plastic parts. You will work closely with product development and production teams to ensure manufacturability and optimal part designs.

The role requires a strong background in plastics, mold design, and 3D CAD (Creo Parametric). Candidates should have a degree in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years in tooling design, with proficiency in Creo and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years' design experience in tooling.
• Proficient with Creo CAD software (2+ years) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality injection molds for plastic parts using CAD software (Creo Parametric).
• Create detailed mold drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with product development engineers to optimize part designs for the injection molding process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and manufacturability standards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot design issues, suggest improvements, and ensure efficient mold operation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Creo Parametric

Job description

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C., and a global provider of conveyance solutions and services currently has an opening for an Injection Molding Design Engineer in its Engineering Mold Shop. As a member of the team, the qualified individual will be responsible for designing new molds and upgrading/repairing existing molds. This team works very closely with new products engineers and production engineers to provide injection mold design solutions for both new and mature product lines. The role requires in-depth knowledge of plastics, injection mold design and 3D CAD. Intralox offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet consistently growing company, with opportunities for international exposure, continuous improvement, and career advancement. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our Careers website.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality injection molds for plastic parts using CAD software (Creo Parametric)
• Create detailed mold drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Collaborate with product development engineers to optimize part designs for the injection molding process
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and manufacturability standards
• Analyze and troubleshoot design issues, suggest improvements, and ensure efficient mold operation Stay current with and integrate the latest in injection molding and mold manufacturing technologies

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years' experience in a design role in the tool and die industry
• Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills
• 2+ years’ experience working in Creo CAD software or comparable software
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer applications
• A self-managed team player who excels in a team environment
• Desired Requirements Experience working with mold making equipment and injection molding machines.
• Basic project management skills