Tooling Engineer

Job Details

Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana

Location: St. Joe, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

The Tool Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing tooling, manufacturing processes, part progressions, and detailed tooling drawings required to produce fasteners that meet customer print specifications and industry standards. This role will also support the identification and implementation of process improvements aimed at increasing production rates, extending tooling life, and enhancing part quality. This position will work closely with the Forming, Tooling, and Wire Processing departments to ensure optimal tool performance and consistent quality.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Two (2) years' experience with 3D design software, i.e. SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of nut/bolt cold forming principles
• Experience in tool design, mechanical design, or a related manufacturing engineering role
• Hands-on experience with tooling, dies, fixtures, or cold-forming processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Application Updates:

When you apply, you will be given the opportunity to enter an email that you can be reached at for your application updates. Please ensure the email you enter is accurate. We are unable to give verbal updates via phone call on applications.


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace