Our client is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to play a key role in the development and successful launch of new products within the fastener manufacturing industry . This position owns tooling projects from initial concept through production, developing forming progressions, designing and modeling tooling, and supporting tooling manufacture, debug, and optimization. Working closely with fastener manufacturing engineering, operations, toolmakers, and external vendors, the Tooling Design Engineer will help solve complex forming challenges, improve tooling performance, and ensure new products transition successfully into production.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop forming progressions and tooling strategies based on blueprints, specifications, and product requirements

Model tooling and create detailed component drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software

Design and revise tooling throughout development, debugging, and production

Partner with internal toolmakers and external tooling vendors to ensure tooling is manufactured to specifications

Oversee and support tooling debug and manufacturing startup activities

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to troubleshoot tooling and maximize production success

Support new product quoting by evaluating tooling feasibility and identifying key cost drivers

Manage multiple tooling projects at various stages while maintaining project timelines and deadlines

Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferred ; will consider relevant experience without a degree

Experience : 5+ years of product engineering experience within the cold-forming fastener industry , required

Industry: Fastener manufacturing, required

Knowledge: GD&T, tooling manufacturing processes, and equipment required to design manufacturable tooling; hands-on tooling manufacturing experience not required

Software: SolidWorks or similar, required

What W e Offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

HSA & FSA

401(k) w/ company match

PTO

And more

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $110,000 – $140,000/year

Type: Full-time, 1 st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Apply today to take the next step in your tooling engineering career.

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