Injection Mold Design Engineer (CATIA)

Injection Mold Design Engineer (CATIA – Plastic Tooling)

Experience : 2–15 years | Location : Pune | Openings : 3 | Department : Tooling / Product Engineering | Employment : Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Plastic Injection Tool Designers with deep hands-on expertise in injection mold design for plastic components. The ideal candidate must be highly proficient in CATIA V5 / V6 , capable of executing complete mold designs independently, and well-versed in DFM, DFA, DFMEA , and mold feasibility analysis .

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop 2D / 3D plastic injection molds , components, and complete tool assemblies using CATIA V5 / V6 .

Perform detailed DFM / DFA / DFMEA studies for manufacturability, reliability, and quality assurance.

Evaluate product geometry for parting lines, draft angles, undercuts, gating, wall thickness , and venting.

Create core & cavity designs , cooling circuits , ejector layouts , mold layouts , and BOMs .

Conduct mold feasibility and packaging studies to ensure dimensional accuracy and assembly compatibility.

Lead and participate in design reviews with international customers; apply feedback efficiently.

Maintain complete design documentation including EOAT studies, feasibility reports, and revision logs .

Support tool validation and tryout activities; troubleshoot design-related issues and propose engineering solutions.

Contribute to continuous improvement in tool design, focusing on performance, quality, and longevity.

Qualifications & Skills

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, or Plastic Engineering (CIPET / IGTR / NTTF preferred).

5–15 years of dedicated experience in plastic injection mold design .

Strong command of CATIA V5 / V6 – Part, Assembly, Surface, and Mold Tooling workbenches.

Deep understanding of plastic materials , mold construction , and injection molding processes .

Familiar with GD&T, DFM / DFA / DFMEA, and Moldflow or similar analysis tools .

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project-handling skills.

Capable of managing multiple international tooling projects with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of North American / European mold design standards will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to automotive, consumer, or industrial plastic components .

Experience in mold validation, vendor interaction , and complete project lifecycle documentation.

Understanding of packaging and export-tooling design considerations .

How to Apply

Send your CV to hr@philodesigntech.com