Tooling Engineer

We are a leading manufacturer of deep-drawn and heavy-gauge stamping products serving the heavy-duty truck, off-road construction, marine, and aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our operations.  Plastics experience is a must. 

Key Responsibilities• Lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping processes.• Coordinate cross-functionally to support production, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure projects meet cost, quality, and timing targets.• Develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing manufacturing processes for improved safety, quality, and efficiency.• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.• Participate in CI and Lean events to optimize tooling performance and reduce waste.

Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.• 5+ years of relevant experience in tooling, metal stamping, machining, or sheet-metal manufacturing.

Preferred Experience• Deep-draw or metal stamping background• Tooling & fixture design expertise• Machining experience• Welding processes: spot, projection, MIG• Automation, robotics, and vision systems• ISO/IATF quality systems knowledge• Lean manufacturing and CI experience Skills & Competencies• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, or SolidWorks (preferred)• Ability to read/interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD models• Understanding of CAD/CAE principles• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Barbara Collins with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to barbara.collins@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.