Plastic Mould Designer

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Plastic Mould Designer with 5+ years of expertise in designing high-precision plastic injection moulds for Caps & Closures. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of high-cavitation moulds, hot runner systems, cooling layouts, and mould manufacturing processes. The candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative, cost-effective, and production-friendly mould designs while working closely with the Tool Room, Production, and Quality teams.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop high-precision injection and compression moulds for plastic caps and closures.
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using UG NX (preferred) or AutoCAD.
• Design high-cavitation moulds (16/32/48/64 cavities or above).
• Develop hot runner systems, cooling layouts, ejection systems, and other mould mechanisms.
• Optimize mould designs for improved productivity, shorter cycle time, and longer tool life.
• Coordinate with Tool Room, CNC, Production, and Quality departments during manufacturing and mould trials.
• Analyze trial reports and implement design improvements to enhance mould performance.
• Ensure moulds are easy to manufacture, assemble, and maintain.
• Prepare BOMs, assembly drawings, manufacturing drawings, and maintain design documentation.
• Follow company design standards, engineering best practices, and project timelines.
• Required SkillsMinimum 5 years of experience in Plastic Injection Mould Design.
• Mandatory experience in Caps & Closures Mould Design.
• Strong knowledge of high-cavitation moulds and injection moulding processes.
• Experience with Hot Runner Systems (HRS, Husky, Yudo, Mold-Masters, etc.).
• Proficiency in UG NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of mould materials, cooling systems, heat treatment, machining processes, and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Educational QualificationDiploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, Plastic Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred CandidateExperience in the Packaging, FMCG, Beverage, or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of mould flow analysis and cycle time optimization.
• Ability to mentor junior designers and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely completion of mould designs.
• Reduction in mould trial issues and design modifications.
• Improved cycle time and mould performance.
• Cost-effective and manufacturable mould designs.
• Accurate design documentation and adherence to project schedules.