# R&D Engineer - Injection Mold Designer

> Sunlight Group · Pedino, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Sunlight Technosystems

## Description

**Sunlight Technosystems** is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece.

Building on 24 years of experience, **Sunlight Technosystems** is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 250+ people we employ.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent we are looking to hire an **Injection Mold Designer** to join our R&D Department. As the Mold Designer, you will design and develop injection molding tools for new products, ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery. The role is based in Pedino Kilkis, Greece.

_**Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:**_

-   Designs **plastic injection molds (Injection Molds)** in accordance with the project’s technical specifications and production requirements.
-   Participates in the development of new products by providing technical solutions related to **mold design and industrialization**.
-   Develops **3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)** for injection molds.
-   Selects appropriate **standardized mold components and construction materials**.
-   Collaborates with external mold manufacturers throughout the manufacturing process, contributing to **quality assurance and compliance with technical specifications**.
-   Monitors **mold trials**, evaluates the results, and proposes the necessary technical improvements and modifications.
-   Provides technical support to Production in resolving issues related to **molds and the injection molding process**.
-   Creates and maintains all required technical documentation, including **manufacturing drawings, BOMs, work instructions, reports, and technical specifications**.
-   Collaborates closely with the **Production, Quality Control, Procurement, and Maintenance departments** to optimize mold performance and reliability.
-   Participates in **continuous improvement initiatives** aimed at reducing cycle times, production costs, and technical issues.

## Requirements

-   Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering.
-   At least **5 years of proven professional experience in plastic injection mold design**.
-   Excellent knowledge of **3D CAD design software**, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
-   Knowledge of **VISI and Moldex3D** will be considered a significant advantage.
-   Strong knowledge of **mold manufacturing, machining processes, and standardized mold components**.
-   Very good understanding of **Injection Molding technology** and **Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles**.
-   Ability to **read and prepare technical drawings in accordance with international standards**.

## Benefits

_**What we offer you back**_

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

-   A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with benefits and bonus
-   Company healthcare plan, including employee’s family members
-   A respectful and fair working environment
-   Continuous learning opportunities
-   International mobility opportunities

## Apply

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