Job Description
Job Description
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 – SolidWorks Engineer / Designer
- Model blow molds, neck finishes, pinch areas, and parting lines in SolidWorks.
- 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 – SolidWorks Engineer / Designer
3+ years with SolidWorks 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 – SolidWorks Engineer / Designer
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 – SolidWorks Engineer / Designer
Salary : $50,000–$100,000 baseMedical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; paid time off; paid holidays.Day shift, on-site shop collaboration; limited travel (≤10%).Tools : SolidWorks, PDM; access to modern CNC machining resources.