• Job Description

  Req#: 33176

  About the Role

  Do you have the desire to join us on a technological journey at Canon’s largest manufacturing hub in North America? Change the direction of your career at our Regional Technical Headquarters. In this role, you will craft various types of injection mold tools using Computer Aided Design (CAD). Canon’s corporate philosophy is 'kyosei', which we translate to “all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, collaboratively living and working together into the future.” Canon’s goal is to contribute to the prosperity of the world and happiness of humanity, which will lead to continued growth and bring the world closer to achieving 'kyosei'. In addition to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in our field, our “work/life” balance philosophy is unmatched in the industry. A phenomenal effort is placed to build a quality work experience where your development and job satisfaction is a top priority to us. We are seeking candidates for the position of Mold Designer III!

  Your Impact

  - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of various injection mold types and their structures; manages high complexity projects (i.e. conventional slides/lifters, hot runner system, high cavitation molds, stack molds, high tolerance products, multi shot, etc.). - Manages complex tool packages (i.e. multi tool package with multiple types of auxiliary tooling); effectively communicates with other groups involved in the process; ensures tool design is alignment with production requirements. - Communicates with internal and external customers and optimally coordinates all information necessary to complete mold design. - Makes recommendations for improvements to tooling concepts; effectively communicates improvements, benefits of improvements and/or changes needed to the customer. - May check mold designs of other Designers for accuracy and adherence to design standards. - Troubleshoots and modifies elements to resolves design issues.

  About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

  - Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Mechanical Engineering and 5-8 years mold design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 4 years as an experienced Tool Maker plus 7 years mold design experience. - Advance knowledge of Mold Flow software; experience running and crafting mold flow reports a plus. - Proficient with Computer Aided Machining (CAM) programming for toolpath and Autodesk PowerMill a plus. - Proficient with CAD solid modeling system; experience with NX CAD a plus.

  Company Overview

  About our Company - Located in Newport News, Virginia, Canon Virginia, Inc. serves as Canon’s only manufacturing, engineering, recycling and technical support center in the Americas region. CVI produces new products using advanced manufacturing methodologies while also serving as a factory service center providing expert customer service in the repair and refurbishment of Canon products. Canon Virginia’s manufacturing services extend to injection mold making and contract manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration, and participation in company sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training, and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination. #LI-CV

  Workstyle Description

  Full-Time On Site - This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory on your scheduled work days.

• About the company

  Canon Inc. Canon has a primary listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the TOPIX Core30 and Nikkei 225 index.

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