Design Engineer – Plastics Tooling & Fixtures, Autonomy

Michael Page; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Position has full autonomy

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Design Engineer with strong plastics manufacturing experience to support the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, and components. This hands-on role drives concepts from design through manufacturing while improving quality, efficiency, and performance.

The designer will create plastic components, fixtures, tooling, and production equipment using SolidWorks; produce 3D models, assemblies, and drawings; support new product development and enhancements;

Qualifications

• 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.

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 develop engineering solutions.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation activities.
• Maintain engineering documentation, bills of materials, and revision control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MPI is seeking a Design Engineer with strong plastics manufacturing experience to support the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, and components. This hands-on role drives concepts from design through manufacturing while improving quality, efficiency, and performance.

The designer will create plastic components, fixtures, tooling, and production equipment using SolidWorks; produce 3D models, assemblies, and drawings; support new product development and enhancements;