CAD Designer

Aditi Consulting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off (10 days)

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and implement tooling, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing equipment used in production processes. You will work with engineering, quality, sourcing, and production teams to deliver cost-effective tooling solutions that support product quality and throughput.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, continuous improvement, standardization, and adherence to safety and company procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience in tooling engineering or related technical role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production support equipment.
• Execute tooling projects with autonomy within engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Support tooling installation, setup, validation, and calibration in manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, and tooling documentation.
• Evaluate materials and supplier options for tooling applications.
• Drive continuous improvement to tooling reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Support current and legacy tooling to ensure manufacturing performance.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Autonomy in projects

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling tools

Job description

Payrate:

$31.00 - $31.62/hr

Summary

The Tooling Engineer is a professional individual contributor responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing equipment used in production processes. This role applies in-depth technical knowledge and analytical thinking to execute tooling activities with some autonomy, while working within established engineering practices, manufacturing standards, and business procedures.The Tooling Engineer partners with production, design engineering, quality, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver practical, cost-effective tooling solutions that support product quality, operational efficiency, and on-time execution. The role also supports troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and standardization efforts across new and existing tooling applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production support equipment for manufacturing operations
• Execute tooling projects and technical assignments with some autonomy, guided by established engineering standards, functional practices, and review of results
• Collaborate with design engineering, production, quality, and sourcing teams to ensure tooling solutions meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Support internal and external customers by addressing tooling-related needs and helping maintain alignment on timing, quality, and cost objectives
• Conduct feasibility assessments and cost analyses for tooling designs, modifications, and improvement opportunities
• Support the installation, setup, validation, and calibration of tooling in the manufacturing environment
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues such as wear, defects, malfunctions, and process variation, and recommend or implement practical corrective actions
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, 3D models, maintenance instructions, and tooling standards
• Evaluate materials, components, and supplier options for tooling applications using technical judgment and established criteria
• Drive improvements to tooling reliability, durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness through continuous improvement activities
• Support current and legacy tooling and fixture applications to ensure ongoing manufacturing performance
• Ensure tooling designs and applications comply with safety requirements, quality standards, and company procedures
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on proper tooling use, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal build standards and tooling best practices
• Apply GD&T principles in tooling and fixture design and review activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant experience in tooling engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, or a related technical role
• Experience with CAD software and 3D modeling tools
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or jigs for manufacturing applications
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment setup, and process improvement
• Experience supporting production teams in a shop-floor environment
• Knowledge of material selection, fabrication, machining, and assembly processes
• Experience working with suppliers and outside tooling vendors
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $31.00 - $31.62/hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.

• medical
• dental and vision benefits
• health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave
• mobile phone reimbursement