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Chicago Mold Engineering Co., Inc.

Mold Designer

Chicago Mold Engineering Co., Inc., Saint Charles, Illinois, United States,


Summary

Works with cross-functional teams as well as on independent projects to implement new product designs & modifications for current equipment to improve quality, cost, usability, and overall customer value.

The mold designer takes care of the total system as well as inner workings/engineering of a design.

Duties

Consults with employees regarding engineering problems with existing tooling.Designs machinery, parts, assemblies and components for equipment.Creates and updates detailed drawings and assemblies required for manufacturing using the company's CAD system.Recommends design of new tools and engineering changes on existing tools; recommends purchase of equipment and materials as necessary.Assists in preparing and updating instructional and training materials for customers use.Works with a team of engineers and designers to develop the conceptual, preliminary and detail design and the most critical parts.Initiates design of preliminary and production prints according to customer specifications.Studies specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders and shop data and confers with Project Manager, Engineering Manager and/or Plant Superintendent to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures and cost.Designs final prints to meet customers' requirements.Maintains engineering procedures including job log on a daily basis to ensure that changes and correct prints are recorded and approved at the proper levels.Recommends changes to design specifications to improve integrity of the mold design.Designs with concerns for manufacturability.Partners with component suppliers to improve results.Provides technical product support to manufacturing, marketing and sales.Work in a team along with designers to create the drawings necessary for prototyping and production.Create drawings using CAD and solid modeling softwareAssists plant employees with design specifications, sampling and any engineering problems with existing tooling.Interacts closely and frequently with customers regarding design requirements, and with suppliers to purchase materials.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of relevant experience in an Engineering positionExperience with 3D CAD and solid modelingAble to work independently and as part of a teamAble to analyze and synthesize complex concepts in technology and scientific systems; strong cognitive abilities; excellent problem-solving skillsStrong collaboration and project management skillsHigh level of verbal and written communication skills

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