Injection Mold Designer

Description

Since 1957, Sioux Chief has manufactured innovative solutions for rough plumbing. Sioux Chief products are sold through qualified distributors worldwide from our Kansas City, Missouri headquarters. Sioux Chief is proud to be an American manufacturer and to support the American worker. 

Sioux Chief offers its employees an excellent benefits package. This includes: 

• 401k
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee Discount Program. 

The Injection Mold Designer will be responsible for all injection mold designs from concept through fabrication and into production.  This is a demanding position and requires a dedicated individual capable of working in a fast paced environment. Although injection mold design will be the primary focus of this position, other responsibilities and duties may arise depending on incoming projects. 

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing plastic injection molds.
• Be familiar with molding rigid PVC, ABS, and glass-filled resins. 
• Must be proficient in designing molds with SolidWorks.
• Familiar with designing molds with various hot runner systems.
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and document mold revisions with the shop floor. 
• Assist in reviewing mold designs for Production Management and Processing Engineers.
• Ability to work with outside vendors and mold shops to obtain pricing for purchased mold components and services.
• Utilize Mold-Flow software and assist Process Engineers with gate design and location.
• Work with hot runner vendors on optimal gate location and design for new and existing molds.
• Work with the Process Engineer on existing molds to ensure the molds are operating at an optimal level.
• Lead and coordinate tool design meetings and communicate with Programmers and the shop floor.
• Work with the shop floor to reverse engineer complex mold components.

Knowledge/Educational Requirements: 

• Prior experience in the plastic injection molding industry as a Mold Designer is required.
• Good overall understanding of injection molding processes and related tooling.
• Familiarity with vocabulary and terms used in the injection molding industry.
• Machining experience is a plus.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software is desired.
• The ability to read and understand 2D prints and 3D geometry is a must.
• Must possess strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Must be competent at documenting, organizing files, and have strong note-taking skills.
• Good troubleshooting and multitasking characteristics are also desired.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.