Tools Design Engineer

Role Overview: As an Injection Tooling Manager / Sr. Mold Design Engineer with expertise in CATIA, you will be responsible for designing and developing injection molds, conducting detailed studies to ensure manufacturability and reliability, analyzing product geometry, preparing mold layouts, and coordinating design reviews with international customers. You will also support mold validation activities and drive continuous improvement in tool design methods. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop 2D/3D injection molds, components, and complete tool assemblies using CATIA V5/V6. - Conduct detailed DFM, DFA, and DFMEA studies to ensure manufacturability and reliability. - Analyze product geometry for parting lines, draft angles, undercuts, wall thickness, and gate locations. - Prepare complete mold layouts, core & cavity designs, cooling systems, ejector layouts, and BOMs. - Perform mold feasibility and packaging studies for plastic parts to ensure dimensional integrity and assembly fit. - Coordinate and conduct design reviews with international customers; implement design changes based on performance and cost targets. - Maintain all design-related documentation including End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) studies, feasibility reports, and revision history. - Support mold validation, tryout activities, and provide engineering solutions for process optimization. - Drive continuous improvement in tool design methods, focusing on efficiency, tool life, and quality enhancement. Qualifications & Skills: - Diploma / Degree in Tool & Die Making, Tool Design, or Mechanical Engineering (NTTF / IGTR / CIPET preferred). - 5 to 15 years of proven experience in Injection Mold Design for plastic components. - Expertise in CATIA V5/V6 (Part, Assembly, Surface, and Mold Tooling workbenches). - Strong knowledge of plastic materials, mold construction, and injection molding processes. - Working knowledge of GD&T, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, and Mold Flow Analysis. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Capable of handling multiple international projects with minimal supervision. - Familiarity with North American / European mold design standards is an advantage. Note: No additional details of the company were present in the provided job description.,