Senior NPI Mold Design Engineer

ITT Inc.

NPI Mold Design Engineer responsible for designing new injection molds and manufacturing processes at ITT Cannon. Ensuring high-precision molded components meet industry standards and requirements.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,800 - $191,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The NPI Mold Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing new injection molds, tooling, and manufacturing processes that support the launch of new Mil/Aero interconnect products at ITT Cannon.
Design high‑precision injection molds (single- and multi‑cavity) for thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomer components used in Mil/Aero connector products.
Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and specification packages using CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX preferred).
Conduct DFM/DFA analysis to ensure mold designs support manufacturability, dimensional accuracy, and long‑term tooling reliability.
Perform mold flow analysis using Moldflow, Sigmasoft, or equivalent software to assess gate location, fill patterns, warp, cooling, venting, and material behavior.
Collaborate with internal tooling shops and external toolmakers to refine designs and ensure tooling feasibility.
Participate in gate reviews, project planning, and cross‑functional NPI engineering meetings.
Translate product design intent into robust tooling concepts and manufacturing solutions.
Define material selections, molding parameters, and processing requirements for new connector components.
Support prototyping, sample builds, and EVT/DVT/PVT phases.
Drive part qualification activities including FAI, PPAP, capability studies, and mold validation protocols.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to troubleshoot tooling, part quality, and molding issues.
Optimize cycle times, cooling performance, and mold longevity through design improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation, design records, and revision histories in accordance with quality system requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in injection mold design, preferably in precision components or connector industry.
Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX).
Experience with mold flow simulation tools.
Solid understanding of mold design principles: gating, venting, cooling, shrinkage, tolerancing, and material flow.
Hands-on experience with high-temperature engineering resins (PEEK, PPS, LCP), thermosets, or elastomers.
Familiarity with GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and precision tooling tolerances.
Experience in NPI processes, product validation, and manufacturing readiness.
Travel periodically, up to 20%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k)
short and long-term disability
paid time off
growth and developmental opportunities
other incentive compensation programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

injection mold design3D CAD toolsmold flow analysisDFMDFAmaterial selectionmolding parametersmold validationcapability studiesGD&T

Soft Skills

collaborationproject planningtroubleshootingdocumentation