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Design Engineer | Akron, OH

Akron, Ohio Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The Design Engineer will work within the Engineering & Manufacturing department, focusing on creating and optimizing designs that meet functional requirements of injection molded components while ensuring cost-effectiveness and manufacturability near Akron, Ohio.
  • Rapidly growing company with career growth path
  • Independent position with strong leadership support

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components and assemblies that support some of the world's largest automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the company specializes in advanced plastics manufacturing processes and partners closely with customers to develop high-performance solutions for demanding automotive applications. Their commitment to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and collaborative culture has established them as a trusted supplier within the automotive industry.

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

A successful Design Engineer should have:

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 USD.
  • 5% 401K match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Medical, dental, vision



Contact
Michael Turner
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082149

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Akron
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Turner
Job Reference
JN-082026-7082149
 

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