Job Description

Clayton Services is searching for a Mold Design Engineer to join a thriving company in Hempstead, Texas.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $30.00-$48.00/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Mold Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve tooling (molds), jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids in support of production operations.
• Collaborate closely with production leadership to design and model components and tooling using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Support project estimation by providing engineering input to sales, quoting, and planning teams.
• Maintain and update technical drawings, CAD files, and related design documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mold Design Engineer Skills and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, and time-management abilities.
• Capable of juggling multiple projects while delivering high-quality results on schedule.
• Sound knowledge of engineering documentation, control, and GD&T standards.
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written – are necessary to work across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Mold Design Engineer Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
• At least two years of experience in mold design, tooling development, or plastics processing is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable CAD tools is essential.
• Familiarity with polymer materials, their performance characteristics, and processing constraints is a plus.
• Understanding of mold making, design techniques, and construction methods is preferred.
• Exposure to root cause analysis techniques and quality tools such as FMEA, 5 Whys, DFMEA, or Design of Experiments (DOE) is advantageous.

Mold Design Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today!

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