Tooling Design Engineer

The Tooling Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and support of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in improving quality, repeatability, throughput, and operational efficiency by delivering robust, production-ready tooling solutions.

The position combines detailed design work with hands-on involvement in build, debug, and production support, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

• Design jigs, fixtures, and production tooling from concept through production release
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Solid Works
• Develop tooling solutions that support accuracy, repeatability, safety, and efficiency
• Perform design calculations, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability reviews
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings and BOMs
• Support tooling build, installation, debug, and production launch activities
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues on the shop floor
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support production needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and reliability
• Work with external suppliers and machine shops as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience designing jigs, fixtures, and production tooling
• Strong Solid Works proficiency (or equivalent CAD software)
• Experience supporting tooling in a production or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Combination of desk-based design work and hands-on shop-floor support
• Interaction with manufacturing equipment and production teams