Mold Designer

We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our Tooling Department. This role is ideal for a hands-on CAD/CAM professional who enjoys solving complex design challenges and bringing rubber OEM and consumer products from concept to production.

If you have strong surface/solid modeling experience a background in mold design and enjoy working closely with machinists and toolmakers wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

• Create 3D surface and solid models of rubber parts using CAD/CAM software through reverse engineering (scan data and measurement)
• Design molds extrusion dies form tooling and peripheral tooling for new and existing products
• Interpret sketches drawings and sample parts to determine design intent dimensions tolerances and machining requirements
• Work extensively with organic free-form surface modeling
• Provide project time estimates and support production timelines
• Design fixtures cutting tools dies and attachments for CNC machining centers wire EDM manual lathes mills and fabrication equipment
• Produce 3D printed samples and tooling details for evaluation and approval
• Collaborate with toolmakers machinists software vendors and IT to resolve design and manufacturing challenges
• Troubleshoot scanning and modeling issues
• Help maintain CAD workstations 3D scanners 3D printers and related software

What Were Looking For

Education & Experience

• Trade school or secondary education plus 2 years of mold design experience OR
• Toolmaking journeyman background with 4 years of mold making experience
• Advanced (Class A) surface/solid modeling skills
• Strong working knowledge of mold design reverse engineering and CNC programming
• Experience with high-end CAD/CAM systems

Technical Skills

• Ability to use machine shop measuring tools
• Strong understanding of algebra geometry and trigonometry as applied to design and machining
• Capable of solving practical design and engineering problems with limited initial data

Communication & Teamwork

• Able to read and interpret safety rules manuals and technical documents
• Comfortable completing reports and documentation
• Works collaboratively with production teams vendors and technical partners

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily seated computer-based design work with occasional standing and walking
• Frequent use of hands for tools and equipment
• Requires close attention to visual detail including depth perception and focus adjustment
• Shop environment with moderate noise levels

This job description is not a contract and duties may be adjusted as business needs change. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants in accordance with applicable laws.

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