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Manufacturing & Production

October 08, 2026

Mold Design Engineer


Type

Direct Hire

Location

Smyrna, GA

Job ID

72176


Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a detail-oriented Mold Design Engineer in Atlanta, GA. In this dynamic and technical role, you will be responsible for creating 2D/3D mold CAD designs, managing mold specifications, supporting pilot and production mold trials, and partnering closely with sales, customers, and global engineering teams. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!

In a Mold Design Engineer job you'll be responsible for:

  • Creating 2D and 3D mold CAD designs and drawings for preforms, mold assemblies, and individual mold parts.

  • Developing and maintaining comprehensive mold specification documentation, mold code numbers, and bill of materials (BOM) lists.

  • Preparing mold modification drawings and revision records based on final product requirements, updating headquarters and relevant divisions.

  • Reading and converting customer drawings, models, or sample bottles into 3D models and 2D drawings for container design review and approval.

  • Planning, scheduling, and supporting pilot and production mold trials (TSC trials) and documenting molding parameters, modification records, and bottle inspection reports.

  • Performing destructive and non-destructive quality testing on sample containers, including dimensional measurements, wall thickness, drop tests, top load, and overflow capacity tests.

  • Operating 3D scanning equipment to evaluate container designs and assist in advanced CAD modeling.

  • Organizing, archiving, and managing physical sample bottles, mold unit parts, and confidential hard/soft CAD drawing data.

  • Reviewing team drawings and technical reports to ensure precision and strict adherence to quality standards.

What you'll need:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or 5+ years of equivalent related experience/training and specialized mold design experience).

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD design software, specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

  • Mathematical & Analytical Skills: Solid grounding in geometry, trigonometry, and practical mathematical concepts (fractions, ratios, percentages) for design feasibility.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, sales teams, and international manufacturing headquarters.

  • Quality & Detail Focus: High attention to detail with proven ability to inspect parts, conduct container testing, and manage technical data.

Perks:

  • Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits

  • Competitive non-exempt compensation package with stability

  • Minimal travel requirement (less than 10%)

  • Opportunities for technical growth and work on cutting-edge molding technology

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Mold Design Engineer job in Atlanta, GA, or visit our website www.openwork.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available.

About Openwork: Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.

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