Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Employment Type: 6-month contract, possible opportunity of extension depending on business needs

Industry: Transportation Manufacturing

Compensation: $32-$36/hour

Schedule: M-F, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in improving tooling organization, engineering documentation, and production data accuracy during a six-month assignment. You'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to inventory and organize tooling assets, update engineering drawings, and maintain accurate part, tooling, and bill of materials (BOM) linkages within the GSI system. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in manufacturing, drafting, document control, or inventory management to make a measurable impact on production efficiency, data integrity, and process improvement.

• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of manufacturing tooling, including fixtures, dies, gauges, jigs, and specialty tools; establish organized labeling, storage, tracking, and check-in/check-out processes.
• Record and maintain tooling data, including part number associations, condition, calibration requirements, usage history, availability, and replacement needs.
• Review and update engineering drawings for accuracy, revisions, annotations, and production alignment while following document control procedures and archiving obsolete documents.
• Upload and maintain drawings and related documentation with accurate metadata, revision tracking, and links to applicable part numbers and BOMs.
• Enter, audit, and correct tooling, drawing, and item data within the GSI system, ensuring accurate records, linkages, naming conventions, attributes, and classifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to identify data and tooling gaps and deliver final documentation, including a tooling database, drawing index, GSI audit report, and process improvement recommendations.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a tool designer in a manufacturing setting

• Machining background
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, CatiaV5) for basic drawing updates.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems - specifically SAP
• Experience with GSI.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.