Mechanical Designer Solidworks

Full-time, on-site in Grain Valley, MO. Own CAD design for extrusion blow molds, trim tools, and fixtures supporting plastics production. Salary $50,000–$100,000.

Key Responsibilities – Solid Works Engineer - Plastics Tooling and Blow Mold

• Model blow molds, neck finishes, pinch areas, and parting lines in Solid Works.
• Create 2D drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and ECOs for machining and assembly.
• Design trim tools, fixtures, EOAT, and gauge solutions for plastics lines.
• DFM reviews with machinists and process techs; iterate for cycle time and scrap reduction.
• Release CAM‑ready files and drawing packs to the shop; support build issues.
• Tolerance stack‑ups, material callouts, and cooling channel layouts.
• Coordinate vendor quotes for heat treat, coatings, and components.
• Support trials, first‑article, and PPAP documentation.
• Maintain revision control and file hygiene per PDM standards.

Qualifications – Solid Works Engineer - Plastics Tooling and Blow Mold

• 3+ years with Solid Works for mold/tooling or complex machined parts.
• Proven extrusion blow molding or plastics tooling experience.
• Strong GD&T per ASME Y14.5; 2D detailing and tolerancing.
• Experience collaborating with CNC machinists/toolmakers.
• Working knowledge of aluminum and tool steel grades for molds.

Preferred Qualifications – Solid Works Engineer - Plastics Tooling and Blow Mold

• CAM handoff experience; basic understanding of toolpaths and fixturing.
• Exposure to injection or thermoforming molds, manifolds, and cooling design.
• PDM or PLM usage; ECO workflows.
• Hands‑on fit‑and‑finish or tryout support.
• Basic FEA or mold flow review experience.

What We Offer – Solid Works Engineer - Plastics Tooling and Blow Mold

• Salary: $50,000–$100,000 base
• Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; paid time off; paid holidays.
• Day shift, on-site shop collaboration; limited travel (≤10%).
• Tools:
  Solid Works, PDM; access to modern CNC machining resources.

Compensation

$50,000-$100,000 per year

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