Job Overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Process Development (AMPD) is seeking to fill the position of Plastic Injection Mold Designer. The position is in a fast passed, highly technical organization. The designer role will provide all the required documentation(s) to construct high precision plastic injection molds. This includes but not limited to 3D CAD Models, 2D CAD drawings and Manufacturing specifications. Responsibility also involves manufacturing support, quality assurance, improvement and maintenance of existing mold designs. Other related duties will be assigned to support the mold design function and AMPD overall.

Job Requirements

• Works with Engineers to layout, design and detail components to meet design objectives
• Develop designs, details and assemblies for plastic injection molds and mold tooling
• Updates mechanical drawings and process engineering changes
• Performs tolerance analysis and dimensional checks of designs
• Creates 3D models, 2D drawings and Specifications for mold construction
• Support Digital Design Management and Model Based Definition
• Ensures and works with Production to implement any necessary safety controls or procedures.

What your background should look like

• Completed an Associate Degree program in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or related subject or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of PTC Creo, PTC Windchill/PDMLink and AutoCAD is desirable
• Automotive Connector molding experience preferred
• Experience or interest in the development and design of plastic injection molds and mechanical devices
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in technical plans, drawings, models and tooling.
• Effective interpretation and application of GD&T
• Effective Mechanical Aptitude
• Has a background working with or around mechanical devices and mechanisms is preferred
• Has a basic understanding of manufacturing technologies such as molding, machining and component assemblies.
• Good application skills of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Possesses strong interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Effective communications skills (oral & written)
• Must be proficient in the English language
• Skilled in Volume Graphics desirable
• Exposure to MoldFlow software
• Design experience with LSR or HCR injection molds a plus

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