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Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America · Marysville, OH2w ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (780 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead mold design, mold flow simulation and tooling trials for injection-molded automotive bumpers and instrument panels.

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Why it is interesting. Own mold design, flow simulation and trials for high-volume automotive exterior and interior plastic parts

Might not be for you. Tooling and CAD-focused rather than materials R&D; up to 20% domestic and international travel

Deep specialist First industry role

Adjacent materials roleDirects injection mold design, mold flow simulations and tooling trials to set molding process windows; requires knowledge of thermoplastic resins

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
2–8 yrs
Industry
Automotive
Role
Process Engineering
Benefits
supplemental company 401(k) contributionsannual performance bonuses

Role details

  • Job Title

: Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer

  • Employment Type

: Full-Time

  • Location

: Marysville, OH, United States

About the Role

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is seeking a Senior Tooling and Die Design Engineer in Marysville, OH. You will provide technical leadership for North American plastic injection bumper and instrument panel tooling, directing mold design, mold flow simulations, and production tryouts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mold and tooling design specifications for automotive exterior bumpers and interior instrument panels.
  • Direct tooling trials to establish robust injection molding machine process windows for mass production.
  • Perform mold flow and structural simulations using NX CAD to predict defect risks and design countermeasures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external tool shops to resolve mold-related quality defects.
  • Mentor junior tooling engineers and co-ops on plastic injection molding and die maturation standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 2-8 years of experience in plastic injection mold design, tooling maturation, or molding processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD modeling software (Siemens NX preferred) and mold flow simulation tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of thermoplastic resins, mold construction, hot runner systems, and tooling trials.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

What We Offer

  • Industry-leading healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and supplemental company contributions.
  • Paid overtime, annual performance bonuses, paid vacation, and plant shutdowns.
  • Professional development and regional engineering leadership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Common questions

Where is the Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer role at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America based?

This role is based in Marysville, OH.

What degree is required for the Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer role at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 2–8 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer role work with?

thermoplastic resins.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Plastic Tooling & Injection Mold Engineer role?

mold flow simulation, structural simulation.