Mold Designer / Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Mold Design
• Prelim Designs for Estimating
• Predictive Flow Simulation (MoldFlow, SW Plastics)
• Design for Manufacturing / Design for Automation
• Creative Troubleshooting and Fixture Design (WEDM, Vision Systems, etc.)
• Sinker Electrode Design
• Estimating
• Working Closely with the Tooling Manager, Customers, and the Viant Commercial Team
• Familiar with Tool Component and Materials Sourcing
• Strong Computer Skills, Well Versed in Time and Materials Estimating
• Professionalism and Demeanor Tactfulness
• Diligence and Integrity
• Team Collaboration
• Process Documentation & Communication
• Design Control and Digital Organization
• Quality & Safety Assurance QMS Compliance with ISO and Other Quality Standards
• Equipment Use & Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• Journeyman Toolmaker or Demonstrated Equivalency
• 8+ Years of Hands on Mold Making Experience
• 7-10 Years of Tool Design Experience (60+ Tools Designed)
• Minimum 3 years of Prior Job Shop Estimating
• Extremely Creative / Technical Engineering Mind
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills
• Demonstrated Skill with Part and Assembly Design
• Well Versed in Tool Design Theory, Including Tool Metallurgy
• Sinker EDM Electrode Design Expert
• Ability to Design for Vertical, Rotary, and Horizontal Presses (20-200 ton)
• Experience and Efficiency in CAM programming for CNC Mill / Lathe (plus)
• Inspection with Calipers, Micrometers, Test Indicators, Other Reverse Engineering Experience with Vision Systems (MicroVu, OGP, etc.)
• Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
• Ability to Originate, Read, and Interpret Prints
• Ability to Lift Up to 50 lbs.