Mechanical Designer (Solidworks)

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 base

Medical, 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.

Full-time