Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Batam, Indonesia

We are partnering with a manufacturing company to identify a Tooling Designer who will play a key role in the development and optimization of plastic injection molds. This position sits close to both engineering and production, making it ideal for someone who enjoys translating product requirements into practical, high-performing tooling designs.

What the role is about

This role focuses on designing reliable and efficient injection molds that support stable production, consistent quality, and long-term tool life. The Tooling Designer will work closely with engineers, toolmakers, and production teams, from early design stages through mold trials and production ramp-up.

Key Focus Areas

Design and develop plastic injection molds using 3D and 2D CAD tools
Create tooling concepts covering multi-cavity molds, runner systems, sliders, lifters, and ejection mechanisms
Ensure mold designs consider material behavior, cooling efficiency, venting, and ease of maintenance
Participate in DFM discussions to ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing and production targets
Collaborate with internal teams to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
Support mold trials and assist in identifying design-related issues affecting part quality or cycle time
Update and refine designs based on trial outcomes and feedback from production
Maintain structured tooling documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and revision control
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling cost, durability, and efficiency

What were looking for

Background in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die Design, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience designing plastic injection molds in a manufacturing or tooling environment
Strong hands-on experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar
Good understanding of plastic materials and how they behave during the molding process
Familiarity with mold flow analysis and basic manufacturing processes such as CNC machining or EDM
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications
Detail-oriented, structured, and comfortable managing multiple tooling projects at once

Work Context

Primarily office-based with regular interaction with the shop floor and tooling teams
Flexibility required during key project milestones, mold trials, or urgent production support

Tooling Designer - Manufacturing