Plastic Product Development Specialist

1 day ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Plastic Product Development Specialist to join our team.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects and develop your skills in mould design, blow moulding, and injection moulding processes.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in SolidWorks and experience in toolroom environments.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and developing moulds for manufacturing rigid plastic products, as well as overseeing complete projects from concept to industrialization.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing mould trials, providing documentation to trial staff, sourcing and collaborating on mould components, and working closely with toolmakers during all mould manufacturing phases.

You will also be expected to maintain and update the mould/drawing database, troubleshoot component and mould issues effectively, and lead or contribute to technical projects related to toolroom and production improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop moulds for manufacturing rigid plastic products.
  • Oversee complete projects from concept to industrialization.
  • Manage mould trials and provide relevant documentation to trial staff.
  • Sourcing and collaborating on mould components.
  • Work closely with toolmakers during all mould manufacturing phases.
  • Maintain and update the mould/drawing database.
  • Troubleshoot component and mould issues effectively.
  • Lead or contribute to technical projects related to toolroom and production improvements.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in mould design within a Toolroom environment.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks.
  • In-depth knowledge of blow moulding and injection moulding processes.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience. This includes a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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