R&D Engineer - Injection Mold Designer

Sunlight Technosystemsis 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 Technosystemsis 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 anInjection Mold Designerto 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:

• Designsplastic 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 tomold design and industrialization.
• Develops3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)for injection molds.
• Selects appropriatestandardized mold components and construction materials.
• Collaborates with external mold manufacturers throughout the manufacturing process, contributing toquality assurance and compliance with technical specifications.
• Monitorsmold trials, evaluates the results, and proposes the necessary technical improvements and modifications.
• Provides technical support to Production in resolving issues related tomolds and the injection molding process.
• Creates and maintains all required technical documentation, includingmanufacturing drawings, BOMs, work instructions, reports, and technical specifications.
• Collaborates closely with theProduction, Quality Control, Procurement, and Maintenance departmentsto optimize mold performance and reliability.
• Participates incontinuous improvement initiativesaimed at reducing cycle times, production costs, and technical issues.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering.
• At least5 years of proven professional experience in plastic injection mold design.
• Excellent knowledge of3D CAD design software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Knowledge ofVISI and Moldex3Dwill be considered a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge ofmold manufacturing, machining processes, and standardized mold components.
• Very good understanding ofInjection Molding technologyandDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Ability toread 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