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Injection Mold Design Engineer
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for an Injection Mold Design Engineer.  In this role, you would be responsible to design, develop and optimize molds and dies for injection molding manufacturing processes, creating precise tools that shape materials into specific forms. The primary location for this position is our Corporate Headquarters in Cabot, with an expectation to travel to our Warminster, PA facility on as-needed basis.

Penn United is a leader in our industry, providing the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for a variety of products and industries for over 53 years. Penn United provides work that challenges you, training and career opportunities to advance you, and an exceptional benefit compensation program that rewards you.
 

Responsibilities: 
•    Establish design standards for injection molds and document data to ensure compliance with company specifications    
•    Collaborate with product designers and manufacturing teams to create design concepts and detailed drawings for new molds and tooling    
•    Conduct feasibility studies, analyze mold performance, and make necessary modifications to optimize mold design and production efficiency    
•    Improve the design of existing injection molds and implement cost effective tool design changes    
•    Work closely with toolmakers and production teams to ensure the final product meets quality standards and customer needs    
•    Collaborate with other departments to identify and resolve issues with materials, machines, prototypes, processes, or tooling    
•    Repair, install, and maintain injection molds    
•    Assist in quoting exercises for new mold and repairs of existing molds    
•    Maintain CAD files in response to changes    
•    Teach new employees how to operate machines and make mold adjustments    
•    Lead mold design reviews and engineering meetings    
•    Prepare and maintain documentation related to tool room equipment    
 

Qualifications:  
 Required Education and Experience:
•    Minimum of Associate degree in plastics engineering technology or tool and manufacturing technology
•    Minimum of 3 years experience in injection mold design/building
•    Experience with required software such as Auto CAD, Solidworks, and Siemens/NX 
•    Valid driver’s license
•    Willingness and ability to travel to Warminster, PA location on as needed basis, could be up to 50% of time. 

Knowledge and Skills: 
•    Advanced understanding of injection molding operations and processes
•    Proficient with modeling as well as Moldflow or other simulation/CAE software
•    High degree of technical, mechanical and mathematical skill
•    Excellent ability to interpret blueprints and drawings with understanding of GD&T and SPC
•    High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
•    Excellent collaboration, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks
•    Strong ability to professional communicate using both verbal and written skills

Compensation & benefits: 
Penn United Technologies is an employee-owned precision manufacturer.    We offer an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including:  

•    COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR  

•    HEALTH BENEFITS 
o    Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
o    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
o    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o    Hearing Aid Coverage

•    RETIREMENT 
o    ESOP: 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
o    401K:  3% Company paid contribution 
o    401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contribute

•    MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM 

•    WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
o    15 Days Vacation (PTO) your first year
o    9 Paid Holidays

•    OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE 
o    Group Term Life
o    Short Term Disability (after 90 days)
o    Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
o    Voluntary Benefit package

•    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS 
o    Temperature controlled manufacturing building
o    Tuition Reimbursement
o    Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
o    Years of Service Recognition

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability