Pawel M.
DFM Expert | Injection Molding Consultant | MoldFlow | Tooling + Cost
Full-Spectrum Injection Molding Expert | From Concept to Serial Production With nearly 15 years of experience in plastic product development, I deliver end-to-end support across every phase of injection molding — from part design, DFM, and mold development to process optimization and production ramp-up. Unlike specialists who focus on just one stage, I take a 360° approach, ensuring seamless collaboration between designers, mold makers, and production teams. I’ve supported global clients in automotive, medical devices (Class I & II), household appliances, electronics, and even military-grade components, always balancing design intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency. ✅ What I Can Do for You: 🔹 Design for Manufacturing (DFM): 🔹Optimize draft angles, wall thickness, and ribs 🔹Select injection points, gate types, and parting lines 🔹Balance aesthetics with tool design and mold lifetime 🔹Analyze mold cooling, ejection, steel selection, and wear zones 🔹Run Rheological simulations to catch flow and weld line risks early Cost Optimization: 🔹Redesign parts for shorter cycle times and material savings 🔹Suggest cost-effective tooling strategies (cold vs. hot runner, steel choice) 🔹Reduce scrap, optimize tool layout, and improve yield 🔹Mold Design + Trial Support: 🔹Support or lead mold reviews, vendor selections, and global mold trials 🔹Supervise DOE trials, optimize cooling and injection settings 🔹Troubleshoot warping, short shots, sink marks, etc. End-to-End Consulting: From feasibility and supplier audits to mass production launch, I help you de-risk your program and meet quality, cost, and time targets — anywhere in the world. Let’s make your injection molded part a success — from idea to reality.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.3k
Billed in all: $73,112$73k
$2.7k in the last 6 months
Across 14 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 13% in 3D Drawing
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