CNC Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Precision Fixtures

Evolving Solution Services; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement plan contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Rx, dental, vision and life保险

Job summary

SAPA Transmission is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling to lead design, development, and lifecycle management of tooling for CNC machining. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust tooling for high-volume production, while supporting NPI and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on tooling design, CAD proficiency (NX preferred), and collaboration with suppliers to optimize performance and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of tool design to develop and optimize production machining processes.
• Design, specify, and release tooling using CAD systems; manage tooling data and revisions.
• Lead tooling projects from concept through design, build, validation, and production release.
• Utilize NX and Teamcenter to manage CAD models, drawings, and configuration control.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to source, fabricate, and qualify tooling.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing robust tooling that meets production needs.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues on the shop floor and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle time, improve ergonomics, increase tool life, and lower costs.
• Ensure tooling complies with safety standards and company policies.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation including drawings and BOMs.
• Support process capability studies and production readiness reviews.
• Coordinate tooling maintenance, repair, and replacement strategies to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on inspection methods and measurement systems.

Skills

CNC tooling design

CAD (NX preferred)

GD&T reading

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

CAD software

Job description

SAPA Transmission is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling to lead design, development, and lifecycle management of tooling for CNC machining. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust tooling for high-volume production, while supporting NPI and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on tooling design, CAD proficiency (NX preferred), and collaboration with suppliers to optimize performance and costs.