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Safariland · 2 months ago

Plastic Injection Mold Designer

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Safariland is dedicated to saving lives and is seeking a Plastic Injection Mold Designer. The role involves creating 3D CAD models of injection molds, analyzing part designs for manufacturability, and ensuring proper fit and function of mold components.

Retail

Responsibilities

Create 3D CAD models of injection molds based on TSG Mold Standards and part specifications, considering factors like draft angles, gate locations, and cooling channels

Analyze part design for manufacturability and identify potential molding issues

Design mold components like cavity, core, slides, and ejector plates, ensuring proper fit and function

Design the necessary electrodes for EDM process

Generate 2D drawings for mold fabrication

Ability to interpret plastic simulation results

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

SolidWorks 3D CADPlastic injection moldingMold designPlastic simulation interpretationShop mathematicsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

3+ years as Injection Mold Designer, with demonstrated experience designing molds, interpreting simulation results, and generating drawings for mold fabrication

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience

Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software

Understanding of plastic injection molding principles, including material properties, gate design, and cooling systems

Work closely with engineers, mold makers, and quality personal to ensure mold design meets project requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify design flaws and resolve manufacturing issues

Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision

Attention to detail to ensure precise mold design and programming

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Must be proficient in shop mathematics and understand geometry and trigonometry

Proficient in most basic computer file / folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)