Mould Design Head

Job Title: Plastic Mould Design Head Department: Plastic Mould Design / Tool Design Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding / Automotive / Consumer Goods / Electronics Reporting to: Plant Head / General Manager Experience Required: 8–15+ years in mould design and team leadership Salary- 17 LPA - 20LPA NOTE: must have strong command over CREO Key Responsibilities: 1. Mould Design Leadership: Lead and manage the complete design of plastic injection moulds from concept to final release. Guide the team in creating 2D/3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and detailed component drawings. 2. Project Coordination: Interact with customers to understand component design and functional requirements. Ensure mould designs meet quality, cost, and timeline goals. 3. Design Review & Validation: Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analysis. Validate designs through simulation software (e.g., Moldflow) for flow, cooling, and warpage. 4. Collaboration with Tool Room & Production: Work closely with tool room and production teams for tool development and trials. Provide technical support during mould assembly, trials, and modifications. 5. Software & Systems: Oversee the use of CAD/CAM software like Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Maintain proper documentation and version control of design files. 6. Team Development: Train and mentor junior designers and engineers. Promote standardization, best practices, and innovation in mould design. Key Skills & Competencies: Expertise in plastic injection mould design and toolmaking fundamentals. Strong command over CAD tools ( Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Knowledge of plastic materials, shrinkage, cooling systems, ejection, gating. Experience in simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex3D) is a plus. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving approach. Educational Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Tool & Die Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Plastic Engineering. Specialized certification in m ould design (e.g., CIPET, NTTF, GTTC) is preferred.