R&D Engineer - Injection Mold Designer

Sunlight Technosystems is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece.

Building on 24 years of experience, Sunlight Technosystems is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 250+ people we employ.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent we are looking to hire an Injection Mold Designer to join our R&D Department. As the Mold Designer, you will design and develop injection molding tools for new products, ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery. The role is based in Pedino Kilkis, Greece.

_Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:_

• Designs plastic injection molds (Injection Molds) in accordance with the project’s technical specifications and production requirements.
• Participates in the development of new products by providing technical solutions related to mold design and industrialization.
• Develops 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for injection molds.
• Selects appropriate standardized mold components and construction materials.
• Collaborates with external mold manufacturers throughout the manufacturing process, contributing to quality assurance and compliance with technical specifications.
• Monitors mold trials , evaluates the results, and proposes the necessary technical improvements and modifications.
• Provides technical support to Production in resolving issues related to molds and the injection molding process.
• Creates and maintains all required technical documentation, including manufacturing drawings, BOMs, work instructions, reports, and technical specifications.
• Collaborates closely with the Production, Quality Control, Procurement, and Maintenance departments to optimize mold performance and reliability.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cycle times, production costs, and technical issues.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering.
• At least 5 years of proven professional experience in plastic injection mold design.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD design software , such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of VISI and Moldex3D will be considered a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of mold manufacturing, machining processes, and standardized mold components.
• Very good understanding of Injection Molding technology and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Ability to read and prepare technical drawings in accordance with international standards.

Benefits

_What we offer you back_

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with benefits and bonus
• Company healthcare plan, including employee’s family members
• A respectful and fair working environment
• Continuous learning opportunities
• International mobility opportunities