The Tool Design Engineer, Injection Molding will serve as a technical leader in the development of next-generation injection molding tool designs to support Metal Injection Molding (MIM) medical device manufacturing.
Requirements
- Lead the design of metal injection molds for orthodontic medical devices.
- Collaborate with both internal and external toolmakers on the fabrication of high-precision molds.
- Plan and estimate project timelines and resource requirements to ensure on-time delivery of mold design and fabrication.
- Develop complex mold designs for both new and legacy products, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.
- Create and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) for mold components and assemblies.
- Identify and define the critical function dimensions in steel components based on customer specifications and in-process requirements for fit, function and flash limits.
- Produce comprehensive mold design packages, including concept design, preliminary design, preparation for delivery design reviews, 2D mold assemblies, detailed prints BOM creation for Class 101/A Molds with tolerances of ±.0001
- Review and validate all design outputs-prints, models and assemblies-for accuracy and completeness prior to release for fabrication.
- Collaborate with product R&D team to ensure new product design is optimized for Manufacturability (DFM) during product development cycles.
- Facilitate design reviews with cross-functional teams including production, engineering & toolmakers (Both internal/external).
- Ability to resolve practical tooling problems associated with injection molds, components, fixtures and support equipment.
- Bench test tools for proper fitting, clearances, and tolerances.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and toolmakers.
- Report on project status and progress regularity through verbal and written updates.
- Provide daily support to toolmakers, engineering, and production to ensure smooth operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- 401K match
