Senior Mold Project Engineer – MIM & Injection

Flint Hills Resources; Harrisburg, Lisle (Dauphin County, IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Molex in the United States is seeking a Senior Mold Project & Predictive Engineer to lead new product development and advanced molding processes for plastic, metal, and MIM components. You will collaborate with product engineering, automation, and CSBU tooling teams to optimize designs and manufacturing methods.

You will apply Moldex/Moldflow simulations, NX CAD, and DFMs, drive quality systems, and coordinate with global plants to deliver robust molding solutions and innovative tooling projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology.
• 5 years of experience in large manufacturing plant or custom/captive molding.
• Fundamental understanding of MIM part design, plastic part design, tooling, and processing, as well as 2D and 3D CAD.
• Willingness to interact with global plants, including attending evening and early morning meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support CSBU tooling groups during design, debug, qualification, and production phases.
• Review mold designs and perform DFM work using NX software.
• Debug and develop processes for conventional, insert molded, wire overmolded, and MIM components.
• Communicate concerns through DFMs and improve stamping technology and processes.
• Utilize Predictive Engineering molding simulation (Moldex and Moldflow) and NX software.
• Develop external resources to support new product development.
• Contribute to and support TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Lead molding projects specification and development, including for automation lines with integrated molding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mold design

2D/3D CAD

NX software

TeamCenter

Moldflow

Moldex

Analytical skills

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology

Tools

NX software

TeamCenter Software

ECTR Software

Mold Simulation Software

Job description

Molex in the United States is seeking a Senior Mold Project & Predictive Engineer to lead new product development and advanced molding processes for plastic, metal, and MIM components. You will collaborate with product engineering, automation, and CSBU tooling teams to optimize designs and manufacturing methods.

You will apply Moldex/Moldflow simulations, NX CAD, and DFMs, drive quality systems, and coordinate with global plants to deliver robust molding solutions and innovative tooling projects.