Mold Designer at FLAMBEAU INC. in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Posted in Manufacturing 17 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

General Summary:
A Tool Design Engineer is responsible for designing molds for thermoplastic injection and extrusion blow molding processes. This position requires a strong understanding of mold design principles, material properties, and manufacturing techniques to ensure efficient, high-quality mold production. The designer will collaborate with engineers, production teams, and suppliers to create cost-effective, durable, and precise molds that meet product specifications and quality standards.

Essential Duties:
Design injection and extrusion blow molds for manufacturing plastic parts, ensuring they meet customer specifications and requirements. Use CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX ,SolidWorks) to create detailed mold designs and 3D models Specify appropriate mold materials and determine the necessary mold features (e.g., gate location, cooling systems, venting, and parting lines) to reduce cycle times and improve part quality. Design tooling for complex features, such as undercuts, inserts, slides, and ejection systems. Ensure that the tooling is robust and that it meets the established criteria and specifications. Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing mold designs to increase efficiency, reduce wear, or lower production costs. Work closely with product engineers, toolmakers, and production teams to refine designs and ensure compatibility with injection and extrusion blow molding processes. Coordinate with suppliers to source materials and components for mold production. Troubleshoot mold issues and recommend corrective actions to improve production quality.





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