Tool Design
Tool Design
Kelamangalam, TN, IN
Kelamangalam, TN, IN
Purpose
Key Responsibility
Mould Design & Development
- Design and develop injection molds for plastic and insert-molded components from concept to production release.
- Develop mold concepts considering parting lines, gating systems, runner layouts, cooling circuits, ejection mechanisms, sliders, lifters, and other mold mechanisms.
- Create complete 3D mold assemblies and component models using Siemens NX.
- Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T and tolerance specifications.
- Perform tooling feasibility studies and manufacturability analysis for new projects.
- Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure robust mold functionality.
DFM & Engineering Reviews
- Prepare detailed DFM reports during RFQ and customer approval stages.
- Review product designs and provide tooling recommendations to improve manufacturability and quality.
- Participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Support engineering change implementation and maintain design revision control.
Tooling & Process Optimization
- Evaluate mold performance and recommend design improvements.
- Support tool trials, validation activities, and process optimization initiatives.
- Troubleshoot mold-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design compatibility with machining processes such as CNC machining, EDM, wire cutting, grinding, and polishing.
Simulation & Analysis
- Utilize Moldflow/Moldex3D tools to validate filling, cooling, warpage, and gating performance.
- Analyze molding challenges and propose optimized tooling solutions.
- Improve cycle time, part quality, and tooling reliability through simulation-driven design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Product Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Project Management teams.
- Interact with customers to understand specifications, design changes, and approvals.
- Coordinate with standard component suppliers and hot runner vendors for tooling integration.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers.
Qualification
Experience
Additional Technical Requirements
- Injection Molds
- Press Tools
- Progressive Dies
- Jigs & Fixtures
- Special Purpose Tooling
Competencies
Purpose
Key Responsibility
Mould Design & Development
- Design and develop injection molds for plastic and insert-molded components from concept to production release.
- Develop mold concepts considering parting lines, gating systems, runner layouts, cooling circuits, ejection mechanisms, sliders, lifters, and other mold mechanisms.
- Create complete 3D mold assemblies and component models using Siemens NX.
- Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T and tolerance specifications.
- Perform tooling feasibility studies and manufacturability analysis for new projects.
- Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure robust mold functionality.
DFM & Engineering Reviews
- Prepare detailed DFM reports during RFQ and customer approval stages.
- Review product designs and provide tooling recommendations to improve manufacturability and quality.
- Participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Support engineering change implementation and maintain design revision control.
Tooling & Process Optimization
- Evaluate mold performance and recommend design improvements.
- Support tool trials, validation activities, and process optimization initiatives.
- Troubleshoot mold-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design compatibility with machining processes such as CNC machining, EDM, wire cutting, grinding, and polishing.
Simulation & Analysis
- Utilize Moldflow/Moldex3D tools to validate filling, cooling, warpage, and gating performance.
- Analyze molding challenges and propose optimized tooling solutions.
- Improve cycle time, part quality, and tooling reliability through simulation-driven design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Product Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Project Management teams.
- Interact with customers to understand specifications, design changes, and approvals.
- Coordinate with standard component suppliers and hot runner vendors for tooling integration.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers.
Qualification
Experience
Additional Technical Requirements
- Injection Molds
- Press Tools
- Progressive Dies
- Jigs & Fixtures
- Special Purpose Tooling
Competencies