Senior Plastics Mold Development Lead – Process & Tooling

Centor Rx; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package including Health

Job summary

Centor in Millersburg, Ohio is seeking a Senior Plastics Product Development Manager to act as the technical authority for tooling, mold design, manufacturability, and process optimization from concept through production for injection molding operations.

The role requires advanced knowledge of molds, mold systems, and plastic part designs, with extensive CAD/3D modeling expertise and a proven track record in high-speed manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• BA in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Advanced knowledge of molds, mold systems, and plastic part designs.
• Experience with injection molds, blow molds, and tooling systems.
• Lean manufacturing background (SMED and VSM).
• Strong CAD/3D modeling skills and ability to manage programs end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling design and mold development from concept through production.
• Perform mold design validation and cooling/flow analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to meet specs and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and improve tool reliability.
• Oversee tool health, build standards, and tooling validation.

Skills

Mold design

Injection molding

CAD & 3D modeling

Process optimization

DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Centor in Millersburg, Ohio is seeking a Senior Plastics Product Development Manager to act as the technical authority for tooling, mold design, manufacturability, and process optimization from concept through production for injection molding operations.

The role requires advanced knowledge of molds, mold systems, and plastic part designs, with extensive CAD/3D modeling expertise and a proven track record in high-speed manufacturing environments.