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Mould Development Lead

10-15 Lakhs

11-15 Years

Maharashtra- Mumbai

FMCG

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Job Description: Mould Development Lead – Plastic Packaging (FMCG)

Location: Bengaluru
Employment Type: Contractual (1 Year – Renewable Annually)
Experience: 10–12 Years
CTC: Up to ₹15 LPA

About the Role

MONOFIX is seeking an experienced Mould Development Lead specializing exclusively in plastic packaging for FMCG products. This is a leadership-focused, hands-on role responsible for end-to-end mould development, optimization, and lifecycle management of high-volume plastic injection moulds.

The role requires close collaboration with design, production, quality, and external toolmakers to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and consistent mould performance.

Key Responsibilities

Mould Development & Project Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end mould development projects for plastic packaging components
  • Define mould specifications based on product design and manufacturing requirements
  • Coordinate with internal design, R&D, and production teams for on-time mould readiness
  • Manage external toolmakers and vendors for mould manufacturing and trials

Mould Performance & Optimization

  • Troubleshoot mould-related issues during trials and mass production
  • Optimize mould performance for cycle time, productivity, and quality
  • Conduct regular mould health checks for running moulds
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to extend mould life

Costing & Commercial Evaluation

  • Prepare detailed mould costing and feasibility analysis
  • Perform part costing based on cycle time, material usage, and tooling efficiency
  • Support management with cost optimization and value engineering inputs

Quality, Documentation & Compliance

  • Ensure moulds meet quality standards, specifications, and production requirements
  • Maintain technical documentation, process sheets, and improvement records
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in mould development processes

Process Knowledge

  • Apply strong understanding of RPT (Rapid Prototyping Tooling) processes
  • Support new product development through prototype and pilot tooling

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience: 10–12 years in mould development for plastic packaging (FMCG preferred)
  • Education: Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Tool Engineering, or related discipline
  • Strong understanding of injection mould design, manufacturing, and validation
  • Hands-on experience in mould troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle management
  • Experience working with high-volume production moulds
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD/CAM tools, or equivalent design software
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