Design Engineer

Michael Page

Canton (OH)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 127,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 115k

401K match 5%

PTO 3 weeks

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Other benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Design Engineer to support the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, and plastic components in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will take concepts from design through manufacturing, driving improvements in quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with plastics processes such as injection molding or extrusion.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of design engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient with SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Experience with plastics manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, or similar.

Responsibilities

Design and develop plastic components, fixtures, tooling, and production equipment using SolidWorks.
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
Support new product development and existing product improvements.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure designs are optimized for production.
Design and implement fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Troubleshoot production issues and engineer solutions.
Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation activities.
Maintain engineering documentation, bills of materials, and revision control.

Skills

SolidWorks

Design engineering

GD&T

Plastics manufacturing

Fixtures & tooling

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer with strong experience in plastics manufacturing to support the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, and component parts. This role requires a hands‑on engineering professional who can take concepts from design through manufacturing while driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and performance.

Job Description

Design and develop plastic components, fixtures, tooling, and production equipment using SolidWorks.
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
Support new product development and existing product improvements.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure designs are optimized for production.
Design and implement fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Troubleshoot production issues and develop engineering solutions.
Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation activities.
Maintain engineering documentation, bills of materials, and revision control.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, including part, assembly, and drawing creation.
Experience with plastics manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, or similar.
Proven experience designing fixtures, tooling, jigs, and custom manufacturing equipment.
Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing drawings, and engineering best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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