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Injection Mold Design Engineer

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Flex

Injection Mold Design Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Posting Start Date 06-05-2025 Job Posting End Date

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Injection Mold Design Engineer located in Buffalo Grove IL.

Reporting to the Design and Engineering Manager, the Injection Mold Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and engineering tooling protocols for molds, jigs and fixtures as required to meet products specifications. Designing and developing components, products, equipment, and systems.

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What a typical day looks like:
  • Design and engineer moderately complex tooling protocols for molds, jigs, and fixtures as per product specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Critical thinking, strong communication and vision
  • Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) evaluation.
  • Implement cost effective tool design changes.
  • Collaborate with other team members to qualification, sampling, and final part approval.
  • Provide status reports as per established schedule
  • Prepare and maintain documentation related to tool room equipment.
  • Assisting in the design and development of engineering layouts, drawings, and documentation for components, assemblies, and subassemblies using CAD systems. Collaborating in the development of new or modified designs.
  • Assisting in establishing design standards and configurations, ensuring adherence to company standards and specifications.
  • Preparing ECOs and bills of materials that correspond to engineering drawings, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
  • Applying knowledge of design and engineering to recommend improvements to products and processes, contributing to the continuous improvement efforts of the organization.
  • Performing engineering tests, checkouts, and development engineering tasks. Diagnosing malfunctions, analyzing test results, and proposing and implementing changes to resolve problems.
  • Devising, fabricating, and assembling mechanical components or assemblies for various products. Conducting tests on complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design and obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
  • Recording test procedures, results, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods. Maintaining software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
  • Assisting engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for testing customer products per their specifications.
  • Training technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment, ensuring proper understanding and utilization.
The experience we're looking to add to our team
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar position (Design or Mold building)
  • Experience in Tool Design
  • BS degree in related field with some related experience or equivalent experience.
  • Expert knowledge in injection plastic molding and tooling experience
  • Interpretations of layouts and drawings
  • Capacities analysis
  • Proficiency in Excel and MS office programs
  • Knowledge medical validations
  • Previous experience working in SolidWorks and Siemens/NX
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$82,300.00 USD - $113,100.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
Job ID: Flex-WD195987
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training