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Design Engineer - Tooling & Molds

Job DescriptionJob Description

AES is the leading supplier of Large Format Polymer Additive Manufacturing (LFAM)  solutions. Our focus is on the 3D printing and machining of tooling for the composites industry. 

ABOUT THIS POSITION 

Come join the engineering team at our leading-edge advanced manufacturing company! We are  looking for an individual with exceptional CAD skills (including surfacing) and relevant work  experience in the manufacturing of tools and molds. Our main focus is on composite tooling, but  we will consider adjacent tool and mold design experience. Our Engineers take a hand on  approach and follow their projects through from inception to shipment. Training will be provided  on all the specifics of our Additive Manufacturing design process. An experienced tool designer  should be able to hit the ground fast with relative ease. Ask questions, learn quickly and you will  do well! 

SKILLS 

∙ CAD surfacing & parametric modeling (Autodesk Inventor and CATIA). ∙ Tool & mold design – can you take a surface file and design a tool for it? (composite  tooling experience is a plus). 

∙ General composites knowledge is a plus (tooling, vacuum bagging, RTM,  materials/resins, etc.). 

∙ Metrology/Quality experience is a plus (Laser Scanning, probing). 

∙ Project Management and organizational skills. 

∙ Good communication skills and ability to stay on task and organized is key. RESPONSIBILITIES 

80% Desk Work 

∙ Design of tools and molds from solid or surface files in CAD. 

∙ Preparing design files for printing (slicing). 

∙ Estimating and project quoting. 

∙ Project & Program management; shepherd your projects through from start to finish.  Interface with both customers, suppliers and co-workers for the successful completion of  each project. 

∙ Follow and improve internal quality management systems. 

20% Shop Work 

∙ Assembly of molds: i.e. applying adhesives, designing mechanical bonding strategies,  installing inserts, vacuum ports & lines, etc. 

∙ General troubleshooting in the shop. 

∙ Quality assurance, i.e. checking vacuum integrity, laser scanning (occasionally performed  off-site).

Design Engineer – Tooling & Molds 

NICE-TO-HAVE EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE 

∙ Additive manufacturing 

∙ CNC machining 

∙ Composite tooling 

∙ Aerospace design 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be able to lift 30-50lbs on an occasional basis  

TRAVEL 

5% (Potential Customer Visits, Trade Shows and Conferences) Estimated

Company DescriptionAdditive Engineering Solutions (AES) started in 2016 to disrupt traditional means of tooling production. AES was the first contract manufacturer of Large Format Polymer 3D Printing in the world. AES primarily manufactures tools and molds for composites, precast concrete, and numerous other industries, along with the production of large scale prototypes and thermoplastic end-use parts. AES is a fast growing, high paced company, where there is never a dull moment and great opportunities. We get our hands dirty and have fun pioneering a new industry in Additive Manufacturing! Are you in?Company DescriptionAdditive Engineering Solutions (AES) started in 2016 to disrupt traditional means of tooling production. AES was the first contract manufacturer of Large Format Polymer 3D Printing in the world. AES primarily manufactures tools and molds for composites, precast concrete, and numerous other industries, along with the production of large scale prototypes and thermoplastic end-use parts. AES is a fast growing, high paced company, where there is never a dull moment and great opportunities. We get our hands dirty and have fun pioneering a new industry in Additive Manufacturing! Are you in?

Design Engineer - Tooling & Molds

Akron, OH
Full time

Published on 06/20/2025

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