Tooling Engineer

The Corporate Tooling Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end development and implementation of production tooling equipment and fixtures across all programs. This role ensures designs are cost-effective manufacturable and delivered on time to support new launches production stability and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in supplier management capital planning and standardization of tooling practices across the organization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead tooling and equipment development from concept through design fabrication validation and production launch.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance in cost quality and delivery while building long-term value-driven partnerships.
• Evaluate and approve tooling designs manufacturing processes and automation logic to meet production rate quality and efficiency targets.
• Develop and maintain standardized tooling and engineering practices aligned with organizational and ISO requirements.
• Drive cost optimization through design efficiency use of standard components and documentation of cost drivers for continuous improvement.
• Oversee engineering changes design revisions and documentation control for all tooling and equipment.
• Coordinate tooling builds validation activities and final customer or plant acceptance.
• Analyze and communicate equipment capacity cycle time and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) relative to program volumes.
• Manage tooling budgets track expenditures and report performance against financial targets.
• Support new business development by providing tooling cost estimates and input for capital investment decisions.
• Process purchase requisitions approve supplier payments and coordinate equipment logistics to manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with plant teams to support production readiness issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts.
• Travel as required to supplier and manufacturing locations for equipment reviews validation and program launches.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in tooling manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks CATIA or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation systems (including PLC/ladder logic preferred).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook Teams PowerPoint).

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Attributes:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost evaluation and problem-solving.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings 3D models and GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding foam processing sewing or vacuum forming is a plus.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Team-oriented leader who supports knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to clearly define objectives communicate technical concepts and align teams to execution.