Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer supports and improves existing manufacturing equipment by redesigning and sustaining tooling and machine components to enhance reliability, performance, and safety. This role focuses on troubleshooting machine issues, implementing and validating design changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a clean, automated, and climate-controlled production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machine issues in a manufacturing environment and identify root causes of failures or inefficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and processes to restore performance and minimize downtime.
• Redesign or modify tooling and machine components to improve reliability, sustainability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Implement design changes and validate that corrective actions effectively resolve the identified problems.
• Test updated designs to ensure quality, consistency, and high uptime of manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with engineering, production, controls, and other cross-functional teams to support continuous improvements.
• Track issues, design changes, and implemented improvements to prevent repeat problems and maintain clear documentation.
• Manage project timelines and costs while implementing tooling and machine solutions to meet business and production goals.
• Ensure all redesigned equipment and tooling comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI safety standards.
• Monitor performance after implementation and adjust designs or processes as needed to optimize results.
• Support sustaining engineering activities, focusing on redesign and enhancement of existing machines rather than new machine design.
• Contribute to tool build and machine build efforts to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and maintainable.
• Utilize SolidWorks and other design tools to create, update, and manage detailed models and drawings.
• Use MS Office Suite, MS Project, and SharePoint for documentation, project tracking, and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to explain design decisions, project status, and technical issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 3–5 years of relevant working experience redesigning and designing machines in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with machine tools and precision tooling in a production setting.
• Proficiency in tooling design and machine component redesign, with a focus on sustaining and improving existing equipment.
• Ability to use SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design of tooling and machine components.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using MS Project for project scheduling and timeline management.
• Experience with SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information clearly.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills with a professional, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a result-oriented and focused mindset.
• High level of organization and the ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
• Motivated, persistent, and conscientious approach to work.
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes while performing job duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automation machine design (optional).
• Exposure to high-speed assembly equipment (optional).
• Familiarity with machine control systems (optional).
• Sustainable design practices applied to tooling and machine components.
• Experience in sustaining engineering, focusing on incremental improvements to existing machines.
• Experience in machine building and tool build from concept through implementation.
• Extensive cross-functional team experience, collaborating across engineering, production, and other functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stable environment with opportunities for long-term growth and internal career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in an automated, clean, climate-controlled facility designed to support high-quality manufacturing operations. Approximately 80% of the work is performed at a desk, focusing on design, documentation, and collaboration using tools such as SolidWorks, MS Office, MS Project, and SharePoint. The remaining 20% of the time is spent on the production floor troubleshooting machines, observing equipment performance, and working directly on tooling design and implementation. The company operates as a privately owned, debt-free organization with a fast and stable environment, high employee retention, and strong opportunities for growth and long-term tenure. The culture emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, a unified approach to projects, and a clear design roadmap that supports professional development and ongoing innovation.

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsburg, IN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, and Vision HSA and FSA Group basic life, short term and long term disability Vacation- after 90 days you get 3 weeks prorated per year, after 5 years 4 weeks, and 10 years 5 weeks 9 Paid holidays Personal days

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsburg,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000