Designer

The Company

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. 

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. 

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). 

More information about the overall organization can be found at

Since our inception, Versatile Mold and Design, Inc. (VMD) has been committed to improving the long-term competitive edge of our customer through innovative engineering and mold performance. We are a full-service molding facility capable of providing support through all phases of the molding process, from design to mold sampling. We have applied our expertise in engineering thermoset, thermoplastic injection, compression, injection-compression, and transfer as well as general machining and refurbishment, to give our customers the latest in technology.

We work together with our customers as a team. Our management, each with hands-on experience, ensures that the customer is involved at each stage of the project. The design operators and toolmakers work closely with engineering and take personal pride in the quality and workmanship of each mold. Individual contribution and commitment is encouraged from every member of the VMD Team. We offer both domestic and offshore tooling to provide the best in service and competitive pricing to our customers.

The Position 

Mold Designer: Specializing in creating detailed plans and designs for molds used in manufacturing processes. This role is crucial in the plastics industry, where precision and quality of molded products are paramount. 

Job Description           

Design and Development:

• Utilize CAD software (e.g., Pro Engineer/CREO) to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of mold components and molds.
• Ensure mold designs meet the specified requirements, including dimensional accuracy, material selection, and manufacturability.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to understand requirements and constraints.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to discuss design changes and updates when requested by customers.
• Provide technical support during the mold manufacturing process.
• Provide training and development to junior designers.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews and simulations of mold designs to identify potential issues.
• Implement design modifications to enhance mold performance and durability.
• Participate in mold trials and troubleshooting to resolve design-related issues.
• Monitor CTQ dimensions throughout the mold build process.

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of all design work, including revisions and updates.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies in all designs.
• Create and update technical documentation and manuals for mold designs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in mold design.
• Suggest and implement improvements to internal design processes and practices.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.

Other Duties:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements     

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred. 

Skills & Relevant Work Experience 

Experience:

• 3+ of experience in mold design, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Experience in specific industries (e.g., automotive, plastics) preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• May require occasional travel to meet with clients or visit production sites.
• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for regular operation of a computer. 
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly. 
• Life, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40lbs occasionally. 
• Exposure to typical manufacturing and office environment. 
• Exposure to extremes of heat in manufacturing area.

EOE M/F/D/V