Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer

MacLean-Fogg; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Medical insurance options

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance & disability

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Teladoc & virtual healthcare

PayActiv earned-wage access

Professional development programs

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling systems for manufacturing. You will mentor junior engineers, train machine operators, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative tooling solutions.

You will lead tooling design for high-performance manufacturing equipment, drive improvements to product quality and efficiency, and manage change control while creating CAD drawings and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of tooling design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of tooling design principles and successful tooling implementations.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience with junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance tooling for manufacturing equipment.
• Research, design, and implement tooling enhancements to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA to resolve tooling issues.
• Drive innovative yet cost-effective tooling solutions and maintain tool change control.
• Provide expert support during new product launches and ongoing production runs.
• Create, update, and manage CAD drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Tooling design experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Summary

The Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer applies advanced engineering knowledge and technical expertise to design, develop, and optimize tooling systems for manufacturing processes. This pivotal role contributes to enhancing product quality, boosting production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer is also responsible for mentoring junior engineers, providing training to machine operators, and playing an instrumental role in solving complex tooling challenges. This position requires active collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and implementation of innovative tooling solutions.

The Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer applies advanced engineering knowledge and technical expertise to design, develop, and optimize tooling systems for manufacturing processes. This pivotal role contributes to enhancing product quality, boosting production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer is also responsible for mentoring junior engineers, providing training to machine operators, and playing an instrumental role in solving complex tooling challenges. This position requires active collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and implementation of innovative tooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance tooling for manufacturing equipment, ensuring tooling meets production requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
• Spearhead the research, design, and implementation of tooling enhancements and improvements to increase product quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineering departments, and quality assurance to identify tooling design challenges, develop solutions, and resolve complex production issues.
• Drive innovation by proposing and implementing creative and cost-effective tooling solutions or modifications that improve tooling performance and lifespan.
• Oversee and manage the tool change control process, ensuring compliance with internal company standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert support to production teams by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex tooling issues during new product launches and ongoing production runs.
• Create, update, and manage accurate and detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and other necessary documentation to support the manufacturing process.
• Ensure adherence to 5S standards to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures to ensure risk mitigation and operational excellence.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, offering expertise to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance process reliability.
• Mentor, train, and coach junior engineers and machine operators, providing guidance on tooling design, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, with a focus on tooling design in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience and advanced knowledge of tooling design and related engineering principles, with a proven track record of successful tooling implementations.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to effectively coach and develop junior engineers and other technical team members.

Benefits at MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work‑life balance, including:

• 21 total paid days off, including 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays.
• Four medical insurance options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% coverage for eligible preventive care.
• Dental insurance and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees following a birth, adoption, or placement.
• Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education.
• Spring Health Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, legal, and financial support.
• Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member.
• Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc.
• Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.
• On‑demand access to earned wages through PayActiv.
• Wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new vehicle rebate program.
• LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg leadership and professional development programs.
• Holiday turkeys and hams to share with your family.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family‑owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long‑term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact [e-mail].

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