Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES   & RESPONSIBILITIES include   the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design,   modify, and maintain injection molds, foam molds, fixtures, and related   production tooling using 3D CAD software.
• Develop   mold concepts including gating, venting, cooling circuits, ejection systems,   parting lines, and other tooling details.
• Review   customer part designs and recommend improvements to manufacturability, tool   life, cycle time, and product quality.
• Perform   Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and collaborate with customers on   product and tooling improvements.
• Coordinate   tooling activities with customers, toolmakers, molders, suppliers, and   internal departments from concept through production launch.
• Support   mold trials, first article inspections, engineering changes, corrective   actions, validation activities, and production launches.
• Troubleshoot   tooling and molding issues involving tool wear, dimensional concerns,   cooling, venting, gating, molding defects, and cycle time.
• Maintain   tooling drawings, engineering records, revision histories, and project   documentation.
• Assist   with tooling cost estimates, concept development, project schedules, and   continuous improvement activities.
• Read,   analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, engineering drawings, customer   specifications, and technical information.
• Respond   effectively to inquiries and communicate appropriately with customers,   suppliers, and coworkers verbally and in writing.
• Work   effectively within a team environment, take directions from a supervisor or   manager, and adjust priorities based on customer and business needs.
• Maintain   excellent attendance and dependability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience: 3+ years of experience in injection   mold design, foam mold design, tooling engineering, or a similar position.
• Education: High School Diploma required.   Associate degree or technical certification in tool design, mechanical   design, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or a related field   preferred.
• Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office and   3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD, or an equivalent   platform.
• Technical skills: Ability to create and interpret   detailed engineering drawings and GD&T. Working knowledge of injection   molding and foam molding processes, mold construction, mold steels, aluminum   tooling, shrink factors, cooling systems, and tooling requirements.
• Organization skills: Excellent organizational skills with   the ability to manage multiple projects, multitask, and shift priorities as   needed.
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively with   interdepartmental teams and provide excellent internal and external customer   service.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal   communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive   and confidential information appropriately.
• Problem-solving skills: Strong tooling and process   troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and provide   practical, easily understood solutions.

  PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience   designing multi-cavity molds, family molds, and complex tooling systems.
• Experience   with hot runner systems, including system selection, application, maintenance   considerations, and troubleshooting.
• Experience   designing and troubleshooting cooling circuits, gating systems, venting, and   ejection mechanisms.
• Familiarity   with mold flow analysis software and process simulation tools.
• Understanding   of scientific molding principles, process validation, cavity pressure   sensors, and pressure transducers.
• Knowledge   of wire EDM, sinker EDM, electrode design considerations, and other tool   manufacturing processes.
• Experience   working directly with tool shops and tooling suppliers on design reviews,   tool builds, repairs, and engineering changes.
• Experience   with tooling transfers, first article activities, validation, and production   launch support.
• Hands-on   experience troubleshooting molds on the production floor.
• High   level of professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to communicate   effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Aptitude   for problem solving and determining effective solutions for customers.
• Ability   to prioritize a range of tasks based on timing, customer needs, and business   needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Manufacturing/Design experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to be on their feet for 8 hours a day. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Enrollment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Intex technologies is a dedicated equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intex technologies encourages applicants of all ages.

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