Mold Designer

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform prescribed duties and responsibilities independently for fascia tooling (hidden parting line and conventional) and trim type tooling (e.g. rockers, claddings, wheel flares etc.)
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and Support Management System (MAFACT, WCM, ISO-9001)
• Use standard library models to design tools that meet customer specifications.
• Assist in design of tooling at the direction of the Design Team Leader
• Manage single tool design projects when requested
• Collaborate with other design resources as required for confirmation of tool design concepts relative to part geometry
• Review tool designs produced by our strategic partners in tooling and provide feedback to ensure tools meet the expectations of our production facilities.
• Work closely with estimating and program managers to assist in the development of new tooling and engineering change quotes
• Participate in benchmarking of new tooling and equipment and provide accurate, timely feedback
• Managing engineering changes within design preparing and issuing files both internally and to outsources
• Work together with Design Team Leader to provide key date timing feedback to assist in the scheduling of production.
• Design water, boring mill and 3D contour features working collaboratively to ensure other design disciplines and design for manufacture (build / machine) are considered.
• Complete part feasibility studies on upcoming program parts to ensure all aspects are considered for tool design (cooling, steel condition, proper draft etc.)
• With Designer Team Leader supervision, conduct internal and external design reviews, document results of meetings and implement agreed upon actions
• Mentoring of Designer – Trainees to assist in holistic designer development
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours as required to meet the demands on the engineering department
• Travel as required for investigational or training purposes
• Participate in the daily review of Safety standards and safety related itemsQuality standards and quality related itemsCost and cost related itemsTiming and timing related itemsMotivation and motivation related items

Qualifications