Automotive Tooling Design Engineer — Launch & Mentor

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Dearborn, MI is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer for a temporary opportunity focused on final assembly tooling solutions and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to ensure tooling aligns with standards, quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will mentor engineers and tooling integrators, sharing best practices throughout development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with automotive tooling standards, manufacturing processes, facilities, and operator interface tooling.
• Experience supporting at least one major automotive tooling launch.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement final assembly tooling solutions.
• Support tooling modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure tooling meets engineering standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Support production launches and tooling validation activities.
• Drive data-based problem solving and process improvements.
• Maintain expertise in tooling, manufacturing processes, and launch readiness.

Skills

Automotive tooling design

Tooling modifications

Manufacturing processes

Production launch support

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Virtual manufacturing

Program management

Job description

Advantage Technical in Dearborn, MI is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer for a temporary opportunity focused on final assembly tooling solutions and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to ensure tooling aligns with standards, quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will mentor engineers and tooling integrators, sharing best practices throughout development.