Tool & Mold Designer — 3D CAD for Injection Molds

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options (HDHP and PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Company‑paid long‑term disability and

Voluntary life, AD&D, and short‑term

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

The Tool Designer is a hands-on CAD‑based engineering role at Jobot in Akron, responsible for developing complete tooling designs from concept to 3D models and manufacturing release. The position emphasizes DFMA and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

With a minimum of 3 years in tooling design, candidates should have strong CAD skills (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver high‑quality tooling for plastics, aerospace, or

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tooling design experience in one or more of the following areas: plastic injection molds and dies, aerospace tooling, housewares or industrial tooling.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Create complete tooling designs based on input from engineering leadership, project managers, or provided concept layouts.
• Develop tooling concepts from initial layouts through finalized 3D models and manufacturing-ready documentation.
• Review customer specifications, standards, and scopes of work to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Support design projects through completion, including revisions and updates as needed.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles throughout the design process.
• Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with internal design standards.
• Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, revisions, and customer or internal communications.

Skills

Tooling design

3D CAD

DFMA

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

The Tool Designer is a hands-on CAD‑based engineering role at Jobot in Akron, responsible for developing complete tooling designs from concept to 3D models and manufacturing release. The position emphasizes DFMA and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

With a minimum of 3 years in tooling design, candidates should have strong CAD skills (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver high‑quality tooling for plastics, aerospace, or