Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Tooling Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Tooling Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of automotive components. This role encompasses responsibilities from early design input through tooling development, process optimization, and equipment integration to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to review headliner and soft trim concepts for manufacturability.
• Recommend product improvements to align with engineering, performance standards, and equipment specifications.
• Assess process feasibility, operating conditions, and quality requirements during design reviews.
• Develop RFQs for forming tools, piercing dies, assembly equipment, poka-yokes, and vision systems.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Design and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Investigate process failures and operational issues; diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze product test results against design/quality specifications and adjust equipment as needed.
• Use multi-meter to interpret electrical readings for basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Modify form tools and assembly equipment to meet design, quality, and performance requirements.
• Operate or learn to operate forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment for trials and operator training.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of tooling/equipment manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with headliner and soft trim tooling and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of tooling design, process engineering, and equipment integration.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic is a plus.
• Ability to use Auto-Cad, Solid Works, and/or Catia.
• Proficiency in Basic Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Fanuc and/or Yaskawa Robot programming required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Hands-on experience with forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment.
• High school diploma with 10 years maintenance experience; or BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology; or AAS in Mechatronics, Maintenance, or Tooling.

This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, TN.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 : $90,000 - $110,000