What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Tomahawk Manufacturing, Inc.?
Tomahawk Manufacturing is looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our Tooling Department and help design custom forming molds, tooling, and fill systems for a wide range of food processing applications. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with customers, engineering, and manufacturing to develop solutions for products such as hamburger patties, chicken patties and nuggets, formed vegetables, fish, pork, and other specialty food items.
What You’ll Do
You will design custom tooling solutions that meet customer requirements and manufacturing needs, create 2D and 3D SolidWorks models, assemblies, and BOMs, process tooling quotes and orders, and coordinate with manufacturing to ensure projects move efficiently from concept through production and shipment. This role requires close collaboration with customers and internal teams to deliver practical, high-quality solutions with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone with experience in SolidWorks, CAD, tooling design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering who brings strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, organization, and a high commitment to quality. An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical design, or a related technical field is preferred. A continuous improvement mindset and Lean manufacturing familiarity are valued.
Why Join Tomahawk
At Tomahawk, our mantra is Listen – Improve – Serve. This is a great opportunity to join a strong team, work directly with customers, take ownership of meaningful projects, and help deliver custom-engineered solutions used by some of the largest food processors and restaurant brands in the world.