Plastic Injection Moulding Tool Designer

Job Purpose

The Plastic Injection Moulding Tool Designer is responsible for designing and developing injection moulds for plastic parts. This role requires a thorough understanding of the injection moulding process, materials, and CAD software to create detailed design specifications, prototypes, and final production tools.

A glimpse of your daily mission

• Design Development: Create innovative and efficient mould designs for plastic injection applications, ensuring functionality, durability, and manufacturability.
• CAD Modeling: Utilize CAD software such as Creo, AutoCAD to develop 2D and 3D models of moulds and components.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize design for cost-effectiveness, production speed, and quality control.
• Material Selection: Analyze and select the appropriate materials for mould design according to the requirements of the final product.
• Testing & Modifications: Conduct simulations and tests on mould designs to identify potential issues, and make necessary modifications before production.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, product designers, and production staff to ensure designs meet specifications and quality standards.
• Project Management: Oversee the project from concept through to production, managing timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to mould design, production processes, or quality assurance.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in mould design, preferably in plastic injection moulding.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software and understanding of mould-making processes and materials.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information effectively to team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with 3D printing or rapid prototyping technologies.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes and tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations regarding plastic products.
  
  

About Us

Haworth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of office furniture, providing solutions for tomorrow's customers worldwide. At the center of our work is the human being: What does a person need to work, what pushes them, motivates them and what makes people feel comfortable at work? Only if we can answer that question, we are able to introduce designs to our customers that will make them achieve their goals. To stay one step ahead, we invest in our own research, have a worldwide network of interesting partners and are part of think tanks around the world who are trying to think ahead. The family-owned company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan/United States, employs more than 8.000 people and is represented in more than 150 countries in Asia, Europe and America with subsidiaries and partners.