Tooling Engineer

Design tooling. Solve challenges. Make an impact. Bring your tool-and-die expertise to Universal Metal Products. We’re seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and improve progressive dies, fixtures, and secondary tooling for precision metal stamping. This role combines independent design work with hands-on collaboration with toolmakers and manufacturing teams to turn concepts into practical tooling solutions. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and model progressive dies and secondary tooling to meet part specifications. Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, component prints, and process sheets. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and toolmakers to develop tooling concepts and resolve shop-floor challenges. Troubleshoot tooling issues and redesign existing tools to improve performance and manufacturability. Consider cost, standardization, materials, heat treatment, machining, and inspection requirements in tooling designs. Support safe work practices and established quality and environmental procedures. What You’ll Bring High school diploma or equivalent. Completed tool-and-die apprenticeship or training program, journeyperson certification, or equivalent experience. At least six years of tool-and-die experience in a metal stamping environment . Proficiency in CAD modeling and drafting; the source description identifies Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD. Strong blueprint-reading, shop math, and GD&T skills. Knowledge of progressive dies, fixtures, gauges, tooling materials, and toolroom processes such as wire EDM, CNC machining, and grinding. Attention to detail, independent problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Put Your Tooling Expertise to Work Help develop tooling solutions that meet demanding specifications and support efficient manufacturing.