What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold designer position at Mediabistro?
Job Description
Job Description
Emerge is seeking a Mold Designer near Rochester, NY, for a growing manufacturer of quality medical device products. This role involves designing, developing, fabricating, and evaluating plastic injection molds.
The Mold Designer will work on high-volume production, pilot production, and prototype molds, collaborating with senior designers and the Molding Manager.
Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Inventor (3D) and a minimum of three years of experience.
Our client offers a base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 plus an excellent benefits package including an annual bonus. Relocation is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed drawings for plastic injection mold components.
- Modify existing mold designs as required.
- Collaborate with the machine shop to support mold fabrication.
- Design end-of-arm tooling for robotic injection molding equipment.
- Independently design production molds and prototypes, evaluating part designs for moldability.
- Specify and select components and materials for mold designs.
- Check drawings and models for accuracy and adherence to design intent.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and recommend improvements.
- Produce moldable part designs based on engineering input.
- Design auxiliary equipment for high-volume, unattended production.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Higher-level candidates with advanced experience or relevant degrees may qualify for higher pay.
- Expertise in mold design, plastic design analysis tools, DOE, and scientific molding practices.
- Familiarity with injection molding components; experience with clean room injection molding is a plus.
Skills and Abilities :
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Inventor (3D).
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with polymers (e.g., ABS, LCP, PETG, TPE) and injection molding methods.
- Familiarity with insert molding, 2-shot molding, and microinjection processes.
- Ability to lead toolmakers and create comprehensive manufacturing approaches.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to join a company committed to innovation and quality.
If you have the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply! Thank you in advance for applying; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #INDDHMFG
Who is Emerge? We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, marketing, and business operations solutions to our clients.
These solutions are an extension of your existing operations. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.
Last updated : 2024-11-24
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
