Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer

Location: Torrance, CA
Work Setting: On-site
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Range: $55.00–$65.00/hour, depending on experience
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Torrance, CA. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the intent to convert the selected candidate to a regular full-time employee based on performance and business needs.

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of injection molds and tooling systems. This position will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and external tool shops to improve tooling performance, manufacturing efficiency, and product quality.

• Design, develop, and optimize injection molds and tooling systems.
• Lead tooling projects from concept and design through build, validation, and production implementation.
• Review product designs for manufacturability, tooling feasibility, and potential production risks.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), prototype builds, tooling trials, and production launches.
• Evaluate tooling performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot mold, tooling, and manufacturing issues using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate tooling projects with suppliers, vendors, and external tool shops.
• Review tooling designs, specifications, quotations, and project timelines.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation, drawings, specifications, and engineering records.
• Support engineering changes and tooling modifications throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing, tooling, and production personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, (A PLUS) or a related technical experience.
• 4–6 years of tooling engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, injection molds, tooling systems, and mold construction.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, NX, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), GD&T, and engineering change management.
• Experience supporting tooling development from initial design through production.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tooling projects and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with mold flow analysis.
• Experience working directly with tooling suppliers and external mold/tool shops.
• Experience supporting NPI, tooling validation, and production launches.

Important: Candidates must be able to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.