Tool & Mold Designer

Tool & Mold Designer

$30 - $40

Akron, OH

This organization is a global provider of advanced tooling and machining solutions, supporting customers across aerospace & defense, automotive, building products, and other industrial markets. Leveraging modern equipment and a highly skilled workforce, the team is known for delivering high-quality products that meet strict performance, quality, and delivery standards. The company maintains ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications and operates with a strong focus on precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Medical plan options (HDHP and PPO) with HSA/FSA

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance

Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability options

Paid time off and paid holidays

The Tool Designer is responsible for developing complete tooling designs based on customer requirements, internal specifications, and project direction. This role owns the design process from initial concept and layout through final 3D models and manufacturing release. The position is primarily CAD-based and operates in a deadline-driven environment with close collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams. MUST HAVE 3D tool or injection mold design experience within manufacturing.

Key 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

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, Solid Works, CATIA, or similar platforms Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining fundamentals Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based engineering environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

Experience with Siemens NX / Unigraphics Hands-on exposure to machining or manufacturing environments