Pertinent Information: Full-time, direct hire position. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced mold designers while learning our technical standards and manufacturing practices, with the goal of developing into a reliable senior-level contributor. Full details to be provided at time of interview.
Location: Oldcastle, ON.
Wage: $25-28/hr + Comprehensive benefits package.
Job Description
Our customer is seeking an experienced Intermediate Mold Designer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and modifying injection molds and tooling used in manufacturing operations. Working closely with engineering, toolroom, and production teams, this individual will translate product requirements into detailed mold designs that meet quality, functionality, and manufacturing specifications.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes, mold construction, tooling design, and CAD software, along with the ability to troubleshoot design challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:
- Design and develop injection molds and related components based on customer specifications and engineering requirements.
- Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing documentation using CAD software.
- Review part designs for moldability, identifying potential design concerns related to draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, undercuts, and material flow.
- Design mold components, including cores, cavities, slides, lifters, cooling systems, and ejection systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, toolroom, and production personnel to ensure mold designs meet manufacturing requirements.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and product models.
- Make design modifications and improvements to existing molds and tooling to address production challenges and improve efficiency.
- Assist with troubleshooting mold-related issues, including part defects, dimensional concerns, and tooling performance.
- Support new product launches, mold trials, and production implementation.
- Ensure designs are accurate, cost-effective, and completed within established project timelines.
- Maintain organized design files, drawings, revisions, and technical documentation.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling design, mold performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Qualifications
- Degree /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Tool and Die, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in mold design, preferably within a plastic injection molding environment.
- Strong understanding of injection mold construction, tooling components, and mold design principles.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software – NX preferred.
- Ability to interpret and create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding processes, and part design considerations.
- Understanding of mold cooling, ejection systems, slides, lifters, and gating systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.