Tooling Design Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer: Addison, ILOur client is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to play a key role in the development and successful launch of new products within a precision metal manufacturing environment. This position owns tooling projects from initial concept through production, developing forming progressions, designing and modeling tooling, and supporting tooling manufacture, debug, and optimization. Working closely with manufacturing engineering, operations, toolmakers, and external vendors, the Tooling Design Engineer will help solve complex forming challenges, improve tooling performance, and ensure new products transition successfully into production.Key Responsibilities:Develop forming progressions and tooling strategies based on blueprints, specifications, and product requirementsModel tooling and create detailed component drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD softwareDesign and revise tooling throughout development, debugging, and productionPartner with internal toolmakers and external tooling vendors to ensure tooling is manufactured to specificationsOversee and support tooling debug and manufacturing startup activitiesCollaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to troubleshoot tooling and maximize production successSupport new product quoting by evaluating tooling feasibility and identifying key cost driversManage multiple tooling projects at various stages while maintaining project timelines and deadlinesSkills & Experience:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strongly preferredExperience: 5+ years of product engineering experience within a metal component manufacturing environment, strongly preferredIndustry: Fastener manufacturing, strongly preferredKnowledge: GD&T and toolmaking equipment: EDM machines, lathes, & grinders, requiredSoftware: SolidWorks or similar, requiredWhat We Offer:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!Life InsuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityHSA & FSA401(k) w/ company matchPTOPlease Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Pay: $110,000 – $140,000/yearType: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-siteSchedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Apply today to take the next step in your tooling engineering career.