Clayton Services · 5 months ago
Mold Design Engineer
Hempstead, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $48/hr
2+ years expClayton Services is searching for a Mold Design Engineer to join a thriving company in Hempstead, Texas. The role involves developing and improving tooling, collaborating with production leadership, and maintaining technical documentation to enhance manufacturability and process efficiency.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field
Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable CAD tools is essential
Preferred
At least two years of experience in mold design, tooling development, or plastics processing is desirable but not required
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
Benefits
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401(k)
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Company
Clayton Services
Clayton Services is a staffing and recruiting firm for architecture, engineering, IT, manufacturing, and marketing.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-10-23
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