Design Engineer l Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Our client is looking for a Design Engineer responsible for designing and improving plastic components, fixtures, tooling and manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks. The role requires hands-on experience with plastics manufacturing processes, creating detailed 3D models and drawings, and developing fixtures, parts and tools., 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., * 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.

• 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.

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.

• Compensation up to $100,000
• 5% 401K match
• 3 weeks PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• More!