Design/Mould engineer

Development of moulds and mould parts

• You will be responsible for the preparation, controlled execution and reporting of all mould-related activities within projects, in accordance with customer agreements and our internal procedures. This includes sample, repeat and series moulds.
• You draft mould concepts based on customer product specifications (2D, 3D), raw material specifications, machine specifications, mould checklist/FMEA and technical manufacturability of the mould. This is done in cooperation with the mould supplier.
• You perform mould flow simulations to optimise mould designs.
• You determine a trim strategy for critical product dimensions and adjust the product model according to steelsafe standards.
• You will specify moulds and/or mould parts, ensuring that responsibility for correct delivery is clearly established according to our internal standards.
• You will supervise and monitor subcontracts with toolmakers, both nationally and internationally, to ensure that the work delivered meets the specified and intended results.
• You take down moulds and mould parts, assess any deficiencies and specify the necessary adjustments (repairs) to achieve the desired result.
• You determine and record the measurement specifications for products and/or mould parts and the necessary size corrections to efficiently achieve the correct dimensions. You do this in consultation with the internal measuring room, mould workshop and/or the external customer.
• You will provide budget input for the project, both for subcontracts and internal hours.
• You will be responsible for CAD documentation of moulds in the agreed PLM and maintenance system.

Technical Support to Sales

• Pre-sales activities:
  • Provide technical support during customer visits and telephone conferences.
  • Assist in the development of marketing documentation and customer-facing documentation.
• Support in bid preparation:
  • Review and/or modify product designs in relation to a mould concept, ensuring technical manufacturability and production reliability.
  • Estimating costs or requesting quotes for sample, series and repeat moulds.
  • Review and compare quotations for moulds or mould parts.
  • Team Feasibility Commitment (TFC): Estimate technical feasibility of product specifications for mass production; make recommendations on sizing and reference geometric tolerances where necessary.

Professional-technical skills:

• University master's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic product manufacturing processes and/or related processes.
• Expertise in moulds, steel grades and machining techniques with an eye for achievable tolerances.
• Proficient in using CAD and PLM software packages, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter, for both 3D design and 2D drawings.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, including shape and location tolerances.
• Familiarity with automotive industry norms and standards (such as IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA).
• Skilled in using Excel to process and evaluate measurement data.
• Personal traits and behavioural competences:

Strong commitment to work and organisation.

• Team player with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with different disciplines, levels and cultures.
• Good coordination skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Flexible towards tasks and working conditions.
• Thorough knowledge of Dutch and English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• You are willing to travel internationally sporadically and for short periods.

Our client is a leading company specialising in the production of plastic products and related processes. The organisation is known for its innovation, quality and customer focus. To strengthen their team, they are looking for a Mould engineer.

• A challenging position in a dynamic and innovative company.
• An inspiring work environment where your talent and commitment are appreciated.
• A competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits.
• Pay according to experience, meal vouchers, company car, hospitalisation and group insurance, ...
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

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