Tooling Engineer - Aluminum Forming & Stamping
Must be local to the area- No Relocation
If you enjoy solving complex tooling challenges and seeing your designs come to life on the production floor, this is a strong opportunity to step into a highly visible engineering role within a stable manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on manufacturing, enjoys working cross-functionally, and has a passion for precision tooling, continuous improvement, and metal forming processes.
What You’ll Be Working On
You’ll play a key role in designing and improving tooling that directly impacts production efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Design and optimize tooling for aluminum forming, stamping, and machining processes
- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and drive process improvements
- Conduct root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement corrective actions
- Support new product development through tooling feasibility, prototyping, and design validation
- Collaborate with external suppliers to source, build, and test tooling components
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods based on application and volume
- Ensure tooling meets tight tolerances, surface quality standards, and safety requirements
- Maintain detailed CAD models, tooling documentation, and revision histories
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
- 3+ years of experience in tooling design within metal forming, stamping, or similar environments
- Strong proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Aluminum alloys and material behavior
- Press tooling and stamping operations
- Manufacturing documentation and quality systems
- Experience with tooling failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers
Nice to Have
- Experience designing or working with compound dies
- Background in high-volume manufacturing environments
Why This Role Stands Out
- Highly hands-on engineering role with direct impact on production
- Opportunity to work on end-to-end tooling lifecycle (design → build → troubleshoot → optimize)
- Stable manufacturing environment with consistent growth
