1. PRIMARY PURPOSE - The Modular Tooling Platform Designer is responsible for architecting and advancing Pak. Tech's next-generation modular tooling platform. This position develops a scalable, standardized, and reusable tooling ecosystem for injection-molded HDPE multipack handles and components. The role establishes and drives platform-based tooling strategies, modular mold architecture, and a high-efficiency asset utilization mindset across all tooling initiatives. The Designer focuses on system-level solutions by implementing common mold base strategies, insert standardization, interchangeable cavity systems, and tooling reuse methodologies. While still responsible for mold design execution, this role prioritizes building a cohesive tooling platform that enables faster product launches, reduced capital investment, and flexible, high-volume manufacturing .. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Owns and drives Pak. Tech's platform-based tooling strategy aligned with long-term product and manufacturing goals. - Designs and develops modular mold architectures that enable scalability, repeatability, and rapid deployment across product lines. - Establishes and standardizes common mold base strategies, insert standardization, and interchangeable cavity systems to improve efficiency and flexibility. - Develops and executes tooling reuse strategies to maximize asset utilization and minimize redundant capital investment. - Designs and optimizes injection molds for HDPE multipack handles within the modular tooling platform, including full mold layouts (gating, cooling, venting, ejection). - Creates 3 D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in Solid. Works with a focus on system-level design and manufacturability. - Collaborates with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and tooling vendors to ensure alignment with platform standards through design, build, and validation. - Drives continuous improvement through DFM, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving, focusing on scalable, system-level solutions .. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages special projects assigned by the Industrial Design - Performs all other duties as assigned .. JOB/ BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES - Ssystems-thinking mindset with the ability to design scalable, standardized solutions. - Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. - High attention to detail with a focus on consistency and repeatability. - Effective time management and organizational skills. - Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams .. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. - 5 years of experience in plastic injection mold design, preferably in high-volume or consumer packaging environments. - Demonstrated experience beyond mold design, including work with modular tooling, standardized systems, or reusable tooling strategies. - Advanced Solid. Works proficiency, including complex assemblies and system-level design. - Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE materials and high-volume production requirements. - Experience with DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mold construction fundamentals. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering, tooling, and production teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience developing or scaling modular tooling platforms in a production environment. - Experience with high-cavitation, high-throughput molding systems. - Familiarity with hot runner systems, valve gates, and advanced cooling strategies. - Experience with mold flow simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex 3 D). - Demonstrated success driving tooling standardization across an organization. - Understanding of sustainable materials, including recycled HDPE. - Background in consumer packaging, beverage systems, or similar high-volume industries. B. Identify any specialized equipment used in this job and indicate the daily percent of time spent on each. - Master. CAM / Solid. Works - used daily.