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Mold Designer

Emerge
Victor, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

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 :

  • 3–10 years of experience in mold and mechanical design using 2D and 3D CAD systems.
  • 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

    Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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