Job Description

Summary of Job:

This position requires a high level of understanding of how plastic injection mold’s function and operate. Ability to Design plastic injection molds. Plastic injection molding experience required.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidate.

Mold Design:

•Create 3D CAD models of injection molds based on TSG Mold Standards and part specifications, considering factors like draft angles, gate locations, and cooling channels.

•Analyze part design for manufacturability and identify potential molding issues.

•Design mold components like cavity, core, slides, and ejector plates, ensuring proper fit and function.

•Design the necessary electrodes for EDM process.

•Generate 2D drawings for mold fabrication.

•Ability to interpret plastic simulation results.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Min 3 years as Injection Mold Designer.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software.

•Understanding of plastic injection molding principles, including material properties, gate design, and cooling systems.

•Work closely with engineers, mold makers, and quality personal to ensure mold design meets project requirements.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify design flaws and resolve manufacturing issues.

•Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

•Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.

•Attention to detail to ensure precise mold design and programming.

•Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

•Must be proficient in shop mathematics and understand geometry and trigonometry.

•Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)

Will be considered as a Plus:

Plastic Injection Simulation:

•Perform mold flows using SolidWorks Plastics to confirm Fill, Venting, and Warping of the molded part.

CNC Programming:

•Utilize CamWorks software to generate CNC toolpaths for machining mold components on CNC milling machines.

•Select appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters for different materials.

•Optimize toolpaths for efficient material removal and high-quality surface finish.

•Simulate CNC programs to identify potential collisions or errors before machining.

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