Tooling Engineer - Fastener Manufacturing

• Design, develop, and improve tooling for fastener manufacturing operations, including cold heading, thread rolling, trimming, forming, and secondary processes.
• Support new product development through tooling design, prototyping, and process validation.
• Analyze tooling performance and implement improvements to increase productivity, quality, and tool life.
• Troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues affecting production efficiency and product conformance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve process capability and throughput.
• Develop tooling specifications, prints, setup instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Apply GD&T principles and engineering standards to tooling and process development.
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling wear, breakage, dimensional variation, and production defects.
• Partner with tooling vendors and internal machine shops to ensure tooling meets performance requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies, materials, coatings, and manufacturing methods.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and cost savings.
• Provide technical guidance to toolmakers, machinists, operators, and manufacturing personnel.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Exceptional compensation package and unlimited PTO!Brand new, state of the art facility!

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5+ years of tooling engineering experience within fastener manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cold heading, thread rolling, die design, punch design, and forming processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working closely with production and manufacturing teams to improve tooling performance.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms.
• Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, coatings, and metallurgy.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on machining, toolmaking, or die-making background.
• Experience with automotive, industrial, construction, aerospace, or specialty fastener manufacturing.

My client is a global leader in the manufacturing of precision metal components, serving key industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Following a significant investment in its Illinois operations, the company recently opened a state-of-the-art facility near O'Hare Airport, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence. Join a thriving team and be part of an exciting chapter of expansion.

• Base salary $90,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus based on EBITDA
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits package through BCBS
• Tuition assistance program