Senior Executive Design

Role & responsibilities

1. Tool Design & Development:

2. Design injection molds, plastic tooling, and dies for new product designs.

3. Create and review detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of plastic parts and molds using UGNX.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product design, manufacturing, and quality) to optimize the design for manufacturability and functionality.

5. Conduct feasibility analysis for new tool designs, ensuring they meet project timelines and quality standards.

6. Material & Process Knowledge:

7. Select appropriate plastic materials (thermoplastics, thermosets, etc.) based on part design and functional requirements.

8. Work closely with material engineers to understand the behavior of materials under different conditions.

9. Optimize tool design for injection molding, blow molding, or other plastic manufacturing processes.

10. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly:

11. Ensure the mold design can be efficiently manufactured and assembled while minimizing waste and cost.

12. Apply DFM principles to ensure the design can be easily injected, ejected, and cooled.

13. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure that tooling designs adhere to tolerance and quality standards.

14. Tooling Specifications & Documentation:

15. Prepare detailed tool specifications, cost estimations, and timelines for new tool development.

16. Generate technical documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, assembly instructions) and ensure proper record-keeping.

17. Conduct mold flow simulations (if required) to analyze and predict potential issues like warpage, shrinkage, or filling.

18. Testing and Optimization:

19. Oversee the testing and trial runs of the molds to ensure they produce parts within the required specifications.

20. Troubleshoot issues such as part defects, alignment, and cycle time optimization during the molding process.

21. Analyze test results and provide recommendations for design changes or adjustments.

22. Project Management & Collaboration:

23. Manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

24. Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and resolve any design-related challenges.

25. Lead or support design reviews, making recommendations to improve the mold and part designs based on the analysis of test results.

26. Continuous Improvement:

27. Implement lessons learned and best practices from previous projects to continuously improve the design process.

28. Stay updated on the latest technologies, trends, and materials in the plastic tooling industry.
29. Contribute to the development and adoption of new design techniques, tools, or software to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Proficiency:

• Expertise in UGNX for 3D modeling and 2D drafting (mold design, part design, tooling).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and other engineering tools (e.g., CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of plastic manufacturing processes like injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.
• Familiarity with mold flow analysis and simulation tools to optimize tool designs before production

Material Science Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of various plastics (e.g., ABS, PC, PBT, Nylon) and their processing characteristics.
• Knowledge of plastic material properties such as shrinkage, strength, rigidity, and thermal conductivity.

Design Skills:

• Strong background in DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly), mold cavity design, cooling systems, and tool life optimization.
• Ability to design tooling that minimizes cycle time, cost, and scrap while ensuring quality.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:

• Expertise in diagnosing and solving issues in the tool design and molding process.
• Capability to conduct root cause analysis for tooling failures or product defects and provide actionable solutions.

Communication & Teamwork:

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with design engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present technical findings and updates to clients, management, and suppliers.

Additional Qualification:

• Education: Cipet /NTTF /Mechanical Engg /Plastic Engineering, Tool Design, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-9 years in plastic tooling design, with a focus on injection molding or similar processes.
• Certifications: Certifications in CAD software (UGNX, CATIA, etc.), Six Sigma, or Project Management may be beneficial.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, or other industries where plastic parts are critical.

Key Deliverables:

• Functional and manufacturable plastic part designs
• Mold designs and documentation