Mold Design Engineer-Azam

MOLD DESIGN ENGINEER
Your Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer who specializes in tooling/mold
design. As a key member of our engineering team, you would be Independently responsible for Plastic
Injection Mold design, in-lining with Automation tooling design for DSS (Datacom & Specialty Solutions)
products using siemens NX software, executing new designs, modifications, 3D/2D creations, BOM &
setup sheet creation and process optimization that meet or exceed product performance specifications
per internal Molex standards, industry standards or customer specifications. The ideal candidate will
possess a strong technical background in Injection molding process, scientific injection molding, defect
mitigation, machining/manufacturing operations knowledge, excellent CAD (UG NX) skills and deep
understanding of various plastic parts & electromechanical components.
Our Team
This team provides mold, die, automation, jigs and fixture system design and mold-flow-simulation and
other engineering related services to Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division’s stakeholders who are
located at Molex sites across the globe. This open position will be part of this engineering team at Molex
India Business Services.
What You Will Do
 Provide Mold tooling design, manufacturing and automation tooling adhering to our design
standards using Siemens NX & PLM software, within DSS BUs that meet or exceed customer
expectations. Design includes all aspects of tooling such as mold tooling design, automation
Pallet design, assembly tooling, fixtures, by 3D Modeling, 2D Drafting, BOM (Bill Of Material)
creation, assembly setup chart, engineering changes, document release, GD&T, tolerance
analysis, process optimization, tooling debug, hot runner design etc.
 Utilizes a working knowledge of material costs and manufacturing processes to determine the
impact on various design attributes and to support DFM & manufacturing processes setup.
Provides input to the DFMEA analysis to the product designer as required.
 Collaborates with global manufacturing engineering (Process Engineers & MIEs/DPEs) and
Automation tool designers to execute the projects utilizing the latest 3D CAD modeling
techniques, PLM software (Teamcenter/ECTR) and other DFM tools following Molex internal
process.
 Focus on systematic and cost-effective approach design to Support mold tooling & Automation
related tooling projects from development of POCs (proof of concept) through mass production.
 Manage and organize CAD files, revision levels, design reviews, cross-functional meetings and
provide technical insights and recommendations for design improvements.
 Proactively seek knowledge, retain learnings, create/maintain design standards and best practice
documents along with peers.
 Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, that demonstrate the ability to
express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
 Understand, support and contribute to Molex culture of Principle Based Management
 Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
 4-6 years working experience in mold design for Plastic parts and cable/sheet metal overmolds

 Handled a good number of projects independently in Plastic Injection Molding (including Runner-
Gate system design, part feasibility test, draft analysis, core-cavity extraction, etc)
 Good working knowledge in tooling design especially automation pallet, fixtures, jigs etc
 Ability to detail your design through 2D drawings, applications of GD&T symbols, manufacturing
tolerances etc.
 Good understanding of manufacturing process, machining operations, sheet metal tooling, and
assembly processes
 Machine shop exposure and hands on experience of certain machining processes
 Proficient in using Siemens NX to generate 3D models & 2D drafting
 Material and manufacturing knowledge of plastics, sheet metal & machined components
 Working Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis, limits & Fits, ASME Y14.5
 Understanding of product/tool DFM, DFA and DFX techniques
 Designing plastic and sheet metal components and related tooling
 Strong English verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express
complex technical concepts clearly and concisely
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
 Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and in a team
 Travel will be required as necessary

What Will Put You Ahead
 Master’s/Additional qualification in Design/Manufacturing/Tool & Die engineering from NTTF,
CIPET or similar institutes
 4+ years in Design Engineering function engaged in mold design, automation tooling and fixture
systems
 Should possess working knowledge of Injection Molding for electromechanical parts, cable &
sheet metal overmolding.
 Knowledge in polymer selection for injection molding
 Good knowledge and understanding about tooling materials and selection.
 Knowledge of Plastic Over-molding, low pressure and high-pressure molding, Scientific Molding
techniques.
 Possesses skill of different molding/manufacturing techniques, process optimization
 Mitigation of Injection molding defects