Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer, you will focus on the tool design for wax pattern and core dies, gating dies, and support tooling and fixtures. Your primary focus will be on wax and core tooling, working closely with Tooling Process Owners and Technical Directors to improve design concepts. You will utilize 3D scanning software to evaluate dimensional data, aiming to enhance tool design related to casting dimensions and quality results. Additionally, you will assist product and process engineers in analyzing core and casting dimensional results to improve yields.

• Design and build or rework wax pattern and core dies, gating dies, and support tooling and fixtures.
• Communicate regularly with Tooling Process Owner and Technical Director regarding design concepts and improvements.
• Evaluate dimensional data using 3D scanning software to improve tool design.
• Assist Product Engineer in analyzing core and casting dimensional results to improve yields.
• Assist Process Engineer in analyzing process modeling results and modify mold designs/support tooling.
• Work closely with Tool Room personnel to implement design changes.
• Design ancillary tooling for the wax, core, and casting process using Unigraphics.
• Communicate and interface with tool vendors and core suppliers.
• Support design for manufacturing and automation production readiness.
• Perform other miscellaneous assignments as directed by supervision.

• Mechanical design and blueprint interpretation.
• Minimum of 3 years of design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, product, and process engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.

• Tooling design and/or CAD experience using Unigraphics is strongly preferred.
• CAM programming for CNC manufacturing.

You will report to the Design Engineering Manager and work cross-functionally with various engineering teams. This is an exciting time to join as new product lines are being implemented, offering great growth opportunities. The company is known for its excellent reputation and promotes from within. The work environment fosters innovation and collaboration.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dover, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program, (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits.

This is a fully onsite position in Dover,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000