Resin Mold Designer
じゅしかながたせっけいし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role that achieves both product quality and mass productivity through the design and analysis of resin molds for injection molding. Utilizes CAD and CAE to optimize mold structures and molding conditions.
Description
Resin mold designers are specialists who design molds used for mass production of resin molded products. Based on customer requirements, product shapes, and resin properties, they perform detailed designs of mold parts (core, cavity, gate, runner, cooling circuits, etc.) using CAD. They investigate optimal molding conditions through flow analysis and strength analysis using CAE, and carry out designs that consider quality and productivity. They create design drawings and collaborate with mold manufacturers and molding sites through repeated prototyping, evaluation, and improvement to aim for the completion of mass-production molds.
Future Outlook
Demand for resin parts is expanding in fields such as automobiles, home appliances, and medical devices, and the demand for mold design engineers who balance precision and productivity is expected to remain stable. With the evolution of CAE and digital tools, the market value of individuals with advanced analysis skills is increasing.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curiosity or inquiring mind / Logical thinking / Meticulous
Work Style
CAD Room Duty / Client Visits / Prototype Attendance / Remote
Career Path
Junior Mold Design Engineer → Senior Mold Design Engineer → Mold Technology Leader → Development Project Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
3D CAD / CAE Analysis / Drafting Skills / Mold Parts Design / Resin Material Properties Knowledge
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / Mold Fabrication / Production Technology / Project Management Skills / Structural Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because mold design requires advanced analysis such as resin flow and structural analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mold precision directly affects product quality. |
| Problem Solving | To identify causes and implement countermeasures for molding defects and mold troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Design Engineer Exam
- Plastic Molding Technician
Aliases
- Plastic Injection Mold Designer
- Plastic Mold Designer
- Resin Molding Mold Engineer
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