Mold Designer
- Caledon, ON, Canada
$75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of continuous mold design experience required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Mold Design Engineer / SolidWorks Designer
Job Summary
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Mold Design Engineer / SolidWorks Designer to design and develop precision molds from concept through completion.
- The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SolidWorks, mold design, detailing drawings, BOM creation, GD&T standards, and manufacturing support.
- This role requires a detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience designing multi-cavity molds, plastic/silicone molds, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
- Mold Design & Engineering
- Design complete molds from initial concept through final production.
- Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), design libraries, and engineering documentation.
- Perform mechanical simulations and design reviews as required.
- Interpret customer specifications, engineering documents, and technical drawings.
- Support manufacturing teams with design clarification and technical guidance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Documentation & Quality Standards
- Maintain accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with GD&T and ANSI drawing standards.
- Support ISO compliance within the production environment.
- Follow GMP, cleanroom, and quality procedures.
- Participate in research and development (R&D) meetings and technical improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and update design standards and internal libraries.
- Strong knowledge of mold design concepts and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing multi-cavity molds.
- Experience with silicone and plastic mold design.
- Overmolding experience is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD design practices.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and ANSI drawing standards.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent technical communication and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet customer-driven deadlines.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of continuous mold design experience required.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Advanced CAD design skills with hands-on engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and technical learning.
- Ability to work independently with a task-focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design precision molds from concept through production, creating SolidWorks models, assemblies, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation. Support manufacturing teams, ensure compliance with drawing and quality standards, and collaborate on design reviews, R&D, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience, at least five years of continuous mold design experience, and advanced CAD skills, particularly in SolidWorks. Candidates should have experience with multi-cavity, plastic, and silicone molds, knowledge of GD&T and ANSI standards, and strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
Skills
- Mold Design
- SolidWorks
- Multi-Cavity Mold Design
- Plastic Mold Design
- Silicone Mold Design
- Overmolding
- CAD Design
- GD&T
- ANSI Drawing Standards
- 2D Drawings
- 3D Modeling
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Mechanical Simulation
- Manufacturing Support
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Mold Design
- Mold Design Engineering
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Multi-Cavity Molds
- Plastic Molds
- Silicone Molds
- Overmolding
- 2D Drawings
- 3D Models
- Assemblies
- Manufacturing Documentation
- Bills of Materials
- Design Libraries
- Mechanical Simulation
- Design Reviews
- GD&T
- ANSI Drawing Standards
- ISO Compliance
- GMP
- Cleanroom
- Quality Procedures
- Manufacturing Support
- Research and Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Drawings
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook