Plastic Injection Mold Designer Job at Safariland, Jacksonville, FL

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  • Safariland
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

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Plastic Injection Mold Designer

Summary of Job:
This position requires a high level of understanding of how plastic injection mold's function and operate. Ability to design plastic injection molds.

Essential Job Functions:

Plastic Injection Mold Designer

  • Create 3D CAD models of injection molds based on TSG Mold Standards and part specifications, considering factors like draft angles, gate locations, and cooling channels
  • Analyze part design for manufacturability and identify potential molding issues
  • Design mold components like cavity, core, slides, and ejector plates, ensuring proper fit and function
  • Design the necessary electrodes for EDM process
  • Generate 2D drawings for mold fabrication
  • Ability to interpret plastic simulation results
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Required Experience:

  • 3+ years as Injection Mold Designer, with demonstrated experience designing molds, interpreting simulation results, and generating drawings for mold fabrication


Required Education:

  • High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field, preferred


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software
  • Understanding of plastic injection molding principles, including material properties, gate design, and cooling systems
  • Work closely with engineers, mold makers, and quality personal to ensure mold design meets project requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify design flaws and resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail to ensure precise mold design and programming
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Must be proficient in shop mathematics and understand geometry and trigonometry
  • Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)


Will be considered as a Plus:

Plastic Injection Simulation:

  • Perform mold flows using SolidWorks Plastics to confirm Fill, Venting, and Warping of the molded part


Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Employer paid disability
  • Wellness program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Work life balance
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)


The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.


For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.


All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.

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