Role Purpose: Owns mould design from concept to manufacturing-ready data and prepares accurate tool quotations/cost estimates that win business while protecting margin.
Key ResponsibilitiesMould DesignEnd-to-end injection mould design — multi-cavity, family tools, over-moulding, unscrewing/collapsible cores, hot/cold runner systems.
3D CAD design and detailed drawings ready for CAM/manufacture. Knowledge of Hexagon VISI 3D design software
Mould flow/DFM review, gate location, weld line and warpage risk assessment
Standard component selection (mould base, hot runner, sliders, lifters, ejection, cooling)
Design review/sign-off with internal team and customers
Tool trial support and design corrections from first-shot findings
Maintain design documentation and templates
Quotation & Cost EstimationFeasibility reports and detailed cost estimates from RFQs
Cost build-up: materials, standard parts, machining hours, hot runner/automation, outsourced processes, overheads/margin
Lead time estimation with tool room,



flagging technical risk
Qualified quotation documents with assumptions/exclusions
Benchmarking against past projects and competitor (incl. overseas) pricing
Support commercial team on follow-up/negotiation
Track actual cost/lead time vs. estimate for continuous improvement
Candidate Profile: Solid mould design experience (over-moulding, unscrewing cores, hot runner), proven quotation/costing experience, 3D CAD proficiency, DFM/GD&T; knowledge, commercial sense, solid communication, Excel/Word literate. Knowledge of Hexagon VISI 3D design software would be advantageous.Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Tool & Die/Plastics Engineering or NTTF/CIPET/GTTC equivalent; 7–10 years' experience; Full Time, Permanent; India (Qua Tools facility); salary negotiable.
This can be a weekly hybrid (WFH) job.

📌 Die & Mould Designer Visi Hybrid Bengaluru
🏢 Qua Tools Private
📍 Bengaluru