Senior Product Development Engineer

Join Mold Masters as a Senior Product Development Engineer in Machine Design, where you will be at the forefront of creating innovative, high-performance machinery for our E-Multi product line. In this role, you will lead the entire product development process-from initial concept and detailed design to prototype testing and final product launch-driving the creation of reliable, cost-effective systems that set new standards in the industry. As a key member of our dynamic team, you'll work on sophisticated industrial machines for a global market, contributing to solutions that help industries operate more sustainably and efficiently. If you’re a creative, results-driven engineer eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Work You’ll Do:

• Execute complete design solutions for new machines and systems within the E-Multi product line, applying sound engineering practices.

• Develop performance specifications and sales targets for new machine concepts.

• Monitor project metrics, including product cost, schedule, and scope, and proactively manage risks to ensure on-time delivery.

• Lead small, multidisciplinary design teams in system-level innovation and product development.

• Create concept layouts, 3D models, and detailed drawings for reliable, cost-efficient designs aligned with project and customer requirements.

• Generate assembly drawings and BOMs for SAP release, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.

• Read, interpret, and create complex engineering drawings, schematics, and CAD models to support manufacturing and assembly.

• Participate actively in design reviews, risk assessments, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) evaluations to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met.

• Develop validation plans, testing protocols, and technical documentation to support prototypes and new product certification.

• Lead prototype assembly and testing activities, providing technical updates, reports, and presentations to teams and customers.

• Collaborate with sales and application teams to evaluate customer needs and recommend tailored solutions, supporting application sizing and feasibility discussions.

• Review existing patents, drawings, and technical documentation, supporting patent applications and innovations.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.

• Engage with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring all designs and solutions align with industry standards and client expectations.

Team:

• You will be an integral member of Mold Masters’ high-performance E-Multi product development team, a recognized leader in all-electric, servo-driven auxiliary injection units. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, manufacturing, and sales teams, your expertise will directly influence the design, development, and refinement of the E-Multi platform-today’s most versatile and reliable auxiliary injection solution. Your contributions will help reinforce our commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient solutions that optimize manufacturing efficiency and ensure long-term customer success in diverse industrial environments. ​

Basic Qualifications:

• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.

• 10-12 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing industrial machinery.

• Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, CA.

• Expert in SolidWorks 2023 or higher, with strong modeling and detailed drawing skills.

• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5M standards, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

• Experience designing large-scale, automated machinery such as robotics, presses, CNC systems, or packaging lines.

• Strong component selection skills, including gearboxes, bearings, servo motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

• Proven success in leading small design teams and projects, delivering on schedule and within budget.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

• Advanced FEA knowledge (preferably ANSYS).

• Support experience with injection molding machinery and auxiliary systems.

• Proven mentorship and leadership in multi-disciplinary product development teams.

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Who we are: 

Mold-Masters is a global leader in the plastics industry. We design, manufacture, distribute, sell and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment and systems. Our hot runners, temperature controllers, auxiliary injection and co-injection systems are utilized by customers of all sizes in every industry, from small local manufacturers to large worldwide OEM manufacturers of the most widely recognized brands. Over the course of our 50+ year history, we've built our reputation on delivering the best performance through our broad range of innovative technologies that optimize production to enhance molded part quality, increase productivity and lower part cost. Unlock your operations' full potential with Mold-Masters. Mold-Masters is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

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