Mold Design Engineer

Mold Design Engineer

Company: VRC Plastomould (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Experience: 610 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Automotive Components / Plastic Injection Moulding
Department: Tool Room / Mould Design NPD

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Mould Design Engineer with strong expertise in Siemens NX, Mold Wizard, Injection Mould Design and EDM Electrode Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 3D and 2D part feasibility studies and prepare DFM reports.
• Design complete plastic injection moulds using Siemens NX Mold Wizard.
• Develop core and cavity designs, sliders, lifters, cooling circuits and ejection systems.
• Design EDM electrodes using NX Electrode Design.
• Prepare 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, GA layouts and BOMs.
• Coordinate mould flow analysis, tool trials and corrective design modifications.
• Work closely with tool room, CNC, EDM, CAM and production teams.
• Support APQP/PPAP documentation and engineering change management.
• Guide junior designers and contribute to design standardisation.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX Modeling, Mold Wizard, Electrode Design and Drafting.
• Hands-on experience in plastic injection mould design for automotive components.
• Expertise in 3D/2D feasibility, DFM and core-cavity design.
• Practical knowledge of EDM electrode design and spark gap allocation.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems, mould steels, cooling design and mould bases.
• Understanding of CNC, EDM, wire cutting, GD&T and plastic material behaviour.
• Exposure to Moldflow/Moldex3D is preferred.

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Production or Tool & Die Making. CIPET/NTTF/GTTI or equivalent tool room qualifications preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on new automotive development programmes.
• Exposure to in-house tool room and moulding operations.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.

Interested candidates can apply through Naukri or share their updated CV at [email protected].