Tooling Engineer

Con Met is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and improve tooling, fixtures, and inspection solutions that support casting, machining, and manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, support new product launches, and ensure tooling meets quality, cost, and timing requirements.

This is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job based at Con Met's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Non‑local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.

• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for production processes
• Support new product development and process changes with tooling concepts and implementation
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve product and process standardization
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues; lead root‑cause analysis as needed
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure tooling readiness and reliability
• Review part and process requirements to ensure tooling meets dimensional, functional, and safety standards
• Coordinate tooling trials, validation, run‑off, and production launch support
• Maintain drawings, BOMs, and technical records related to tooling systems
• Support quoting, tooling estimates, vendor selection, and supplier coordination
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on cost, quality, safety, throughput, and scrap reduction

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, tooling, fixture design, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong CAD skills; PTC Creo preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, machining, casting, assembly, and inspection methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience working in a high‑volume manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, including Mexico

• Experience with casting, machining, trim, or inspection fixture design
• Familiarity with APQP, validation, and launch readiness processes
• Exposure to supplier coordination, tooling procurement, or quotation support
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives
• Spanish fluency is desirable, but not required

• Tooling solutions are delivered on time and support smooth production launches
• Tooling issues are resolved quickly through strong technical support and root‑cause analysis
• Manufacturing teams have reliable, efficient tools that improve throughput and consistency
• Continuous improvement efforts lead to measurable gains in cost, quality, and productivity

• New hires generally start between $91,858 - $124,000. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $91,858 - $157,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – Con Met offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• Con Met offers an extremely strong retirement package:
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