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Modular Tooling Platform Designer
Accepting applicationsPakTech · Greater Eugene-Springfield Area
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29 May
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Join PakTech and help redefine the future of high-volume manufacturing through innovative modular tooling design. We’re seeking a visionary Modular Tooling Platform Designer to lead the development of scalable, standardized, and reusable injection mold tooling systems for our next-generation HDPE packaging solutions. In this highly impactful role, you’ll drive platform-based tooling strategies that accelerate product launches, maximize asset utilization, and improve manufacturing flexibility across our global operations. If you thrive on systems-level problem solving, advanced mold architecture, and continuous innovation in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with an industry leader committed to efficiency, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
Company Description
PakTech is a designer and manufacturer of 100% recyclable injection molded handles made from 100% recycled HDPE for the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries.
Founded in 1991, PakTech is an industry leader in using recycled HDPE plastic to create 100% recyclable packaging handles and automated application equipment. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, PakTech is a full-service company that specializes in creating injection-molded handles for multi-packing products. PakTech makes it easy for consumers to grab, carry, and release multiple products using a simple, minimal, 100% recyclable handle.
Role Description
The Modular Tooling Platform Designer is responsible for architecting and advancing PakTech’s next-generation modular tooling platform. This position develops a scalable, standardized, and reusable tooling ecosystem for injection-molded HDPE multipack handles and components. The role establishes and drives platform-based tooling strategies, modular mold architecture, and a high-efficiency asset utilization mindset across all tooling initiatives.
The Designer focuses on system-level solutions by implementing common mold base strategies, insert standardization, interchangeable cavity systems, and tooling reuse methodologies. While still responsible for mold design execution, this role prioritizes building a cohesive tooling platform that enables faster product launches, reduced capital investment, and flexible, high-volume manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities
Owns and drives PakTech’s platform-based tooling strategy aligned with long-term product and manufacturing goals.
Designs and develops modular mold architectures that enable scalability, repeatability, and rapid deployment across product lines.
Establishes and standardizes common mold base strategies, insert standardization, and interchangeable cavity systems to improve efficiency and flexibility.
Develops and executes tooling reuse strategies to maximize asset utilization and minimize redundant capital investment.
Designs and optimizes injection molds for HDPE multipack handles within the modular tooling platform, including full mold layouts (gating, cooling, venting, ejection).
Creates 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks with a focus on system-level design and manufacturability.
Collaborates with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and tooling vendors to ensure alignment with platform standards through design, build, and validation.
Drives continuous improvement through DFM, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving, focusing on scalable, system-level solutions.
Qualifications/Education/Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, preferably in high-volume or consumer packaging environments.
Demonstrated experience beyond traditional mold design, including work with modular tooling, standardized systems, or reusable tooling strategies.
Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and system-level design.
Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE materials and high-volume production requirements.
Experience with DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mold construction fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering, tooling, and production teams.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
What We Offer!
Excellent benefit package- Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees fully paid for by PakTech
401K, match up to 4%
Competitive total compensation
Supportive and innovative culture
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Quarterly company discretionary bonus
Company Overview
Please visit https://paktech-opi.com/careers/
Pay
$100,000+/per year, DOE
PakTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
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Company Description
PakTech is a designer and manufacturer of 100% recyclable injection molded handles made from 100% recycled HDPE for the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries.
Founded in 1991, PakTech is an industry leader in using recycled HDPE plastic to create 100% recyclable packaging handles and automated application equipment. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, PakTech is a full-service company that specializes in creating injection-molded handles for multi-packing products. PakTech makes it easy for consumers to grab, carry, and release multiple products using a simple, minimal, 100% recyclable handle.
Role Description
The Modular Tooling Platform Designer is responsible for architecting and advancing PakTech’s next-generation modular tooling platform. This position develops a scalable, standardized, and reusable tooling ecosystem for injection-molded HDPE multipack handles and components. The role establishes and drives platform-based tooling strategies, modular mold architecture, and a high-efficiency asset utilization mindset across all tooling initiatives.
The Designer focuses on system-level solutions by implementing common mold base strategies, insert standardization, interchangeable cavity systems, and tooling reuse methodologies. While still responsible for mold design execution, this role prioritizes building a cohesive tooling platform that enables faster product launches, reduced capital investment, and flexible, high-volume manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities
Owns and drives PakTech’s platform-based tooling strategy aligned with long-term product and manufacturing goals.
Designs and develops modular mold architectures that enable scalability, repeatability, and rapid deployment across product lines.
Establishes and standardizes common mold base strategies, insert standardization, and interchangeable cavity systems to improve efficiency and flexibility.
Develops and executes tooling reuse strategies to maximize asset utilization and minimize redundant capital investment.
Designs and optimizes injection molds for HDPE multipack handles within the modular tooling platform, including full mold layouts (gating, cooling, venting, ejection).
Creates 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks with a focus on system-level design and manufacturability.
Collaborates with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and tooling vendors to ensure alignment with platform standards through design, build, and validation.
Drives continuous improvement through DFM, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving, focusing on scalable, system-level solutions.
Qualifications/Education/Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, preferably in high-volume or consumer packaging environments.
Demonstrated experience beyond traditional mold design, including work with modular tooling, standardized systems, or reusable tooling strategies.
Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and system-level design.
Strong understanding of injection molding processes, particularly HDPE materials and high-volume production requirements.
Experience with DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mold construction fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering, tooling, and production teams.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
What We Offer!
Excellent benefit package- Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees fully paid for by PakTech
401K, match up to 4%
Competitive total compensation
Supportive and innovative culture
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Quarterly company discretionary bonus
Company Overview
Please visit https://paktech-opi.com/careers/
Pay
$100,000+/per year, DOE
PakTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
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