Tool/Mold Designer

Position Summary:

Design Engineer to produce 3D solid models and drawings of molds and fixtures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

· All mold design work is performed accurately, efficiently and is completed on schedule.

· All designs are created with the philosophy of making a mold that will make the best quality part possible while staying within the guidelines established by the mold quotation.

· The customer’s design is reviewed to determine if there are areas that can cause problems in manufacturing i.e., heavy wall sections that will cause sinks, zero draft areas, not enough draft angle.

· Finished mold designs and modified surface files are loaded into the system and properly documented.

· Mold base, and mold design standards are properly implemented.

· All relevant job information is properly filed.

· A record of all changes and revisions is kept documenting the mold design process.

· Upon completion of a mold design, a bill of materials is created and given to purchasing so all required components can purchased.

· Create 3D solid models and drawings of molds from customer supplied CAD models and requirements using Solidworks CAD software.

· Design and produce detail drawings of basic machining and secondary operations fixtures.

· Support tool shop when questions arise by analyzing CAD files.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and work conditions, including physical demands, listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

· Proficiency with Solidworks CAD software is a must.

· Exposure to DFM (Design for Manufacturability), CNC machining processes and manual machining processes preferred.

· Basic understanding of CAM software preferred, but not required.

· Understanding of drafting standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.)

· Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Competent with reading measuring equipment including micrometers, Vernier calipers, etc.

· Must be detail oriented as drawings need to be accurate and easy to understand.

Education/Experience:

· Minimum of two years direct technical mold making experience.

Beacon MedTech Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in our hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, citizenship, military service, marital status, status with respect to public assistance, sexual orientation or any other protected class as defined by Federal or State law requirements. We comply with all Federal and State laws specific to nondiscrimination.

Beacon MedTech Solutions is an employment at-will company