Tooling Design Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tooling Design Engineer
Trevor Frances Recruitment is seeking a hands-on and versatile Tooling Design Engineer on behalf of our client a global leader in high-pressure die casting and advanced tooling solutions serving the automotive and industrial markets.
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a dynamic smaller-plant environment where engineering manufacturing and production work closely together. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design development and optimization of large complex tooling systems contributing directly to product quality manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Role Overview
As the Tooling Design Engineer you will be responsible for leading tooling design projects from concept through production release. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling designs are robust manufacturable and aligned with customer and operational requirements. This role offers significant visibility and the chance to make a direct impact across engineering and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Tooling Design & Project Execution
Lead tooling design projects from initial concept through design reviews and final release.
Ensure project milestones are achieved while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
Support engineering deliverables related to new programs tooling modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality & Technical Excellence
Deliver high-quality tooling designs that meet customer specifications and internal engineering standards.
Serve as a technical liaison translating customer requirements into practical and effective tooling solutions.
Manufacturability & Efficiency
Optimize tooling designs for manufacturability cost efficiency cycle time and production reliability.
Collaborate closely with shop floor machining and assembly teams to incorporate real-world feedback into design improvements.
Process Development & Continuous Improvement
Support the development and implementation of improved engineering processes standards and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance design efficiency and workflow optimization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work collaboratively with manufacturing quality project management and production teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to build and launch.
Contribute to a collaborative team-oriented environment where engineers are involved across multiple functions.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
5 years of mechanical or tooling design experience ideally within automotive manufacturing tool & die or high-pressure die casting environments.
Strong proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX CATIA or equivalent.
Solid understanding of design for manufacturability tooling principles and mechanical design fundamentals.
A proactive hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-accountability environment where adaptability is key.
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a technically advanced manufacturing organization where tooling design plays a critical role in production success. Engineers in this environment have direct influence over tooling performance product quality and operational efficiency making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their impact and take ownership of meaningful projects.
About Trevor Frances Recruitment
Trevor Frances Recruitment is a specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified professionals with permanent opportunities at great companies across engineering manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work closely with both candidates and clients to ensure long-term success.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
