Sr. Tooling Designer, Injection Molding

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. Tooling Designer for injection molding to develop and qualify manufacturing processes for Starlink component molds. You will work with mechanical and process engineers to commission equipment and introduce new methods into production.

The role requires extensive injection mold design experience, strong DFMs, and the ability to interpret mold flow analyses for feasible tool designs. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a designer.
• 3+ years of feasibility and mold flow analysis.
• Experience with designing injection molds.
• Proficiency in interpreting mold filling simulations and cooling analyses.

Responsibilities

• Own parting line development and surfacing of in-house molds and components.
• Conduct DFMs on plastic injection molded components.
• Manage feasibility and surfacing of critical mold components.
• Interpret mold simulations to drive tool design decisions.
• Design tools to be manufactured in-house; support external tool designs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

SR. TOOLING DESIGNER, INJECTION MOLDING

As part of the materials engineering team, you will provide expertise and capabilities to develop processes for the production of plastic injection molds. You will make an impact on the company’s Starlink product components alongside a strong group of mechanical and process engineers. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods, commission equipment, and qualify processes to be introduced into production.

Responsibilities

• Own parting line development and surfacing of in‑house molds and components
• Responsible for all design for manufacturability (DFM) studies on plastic injection molded components
• Own and manage the feasibility and surfacing of critical mold components
• Interpret mold filling simulations and cooling analyses to drive feasibility and tool design
• Design tools to be manufactured in‑house
• Support external tool designs and attend mold trials at vendor shops
• Ensure designs are safe, effective, and manufacturable

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a designer
• 3+ years of feasibility and mold flow analysis
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Experience with designing injection molds

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of standard mold components
• Experience with hot runner systems
• Knowledge of mold flow analysis
• Experience with multi‑shot, compression and other tooling
• Knowledge of drafting practices and principles
• Understanding of strength of materials, automation, part assembly and process control techniques

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel (up to 25%) to external suppliers and other company facilities

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.