Design Engineer l Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fast growing company with personal growth potential
Autonomous postion with full leadership backing!

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

Position Overview
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.

Key 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.

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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.