Manufacturing Engineer – Tool Design

Elgen Staffing; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A nationwide manufacturer of precision metal products is seeking a Tool Design Manufacturing Engineer in Worcester. The successful candidate will design and improve tooling for metal stamping and manufacturing operations, working closely with production and quality teams. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and 3+ years of tooling design experience is required. The position offers benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tooling design within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fixtures, jigs, dies, and production tooling.
• Hands-on tool room or machining background.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling using CAD to specifications.
• Collaborate with Tool Room and Production for safety and quality improvements.
• Draft detail drawings for fabrication.

Skills

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of precision metal and steel products, has an immediate need for an experienced Tool Design Manufacturing Engineer, to join their winning team in Worcester.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for designing, developing, and improving tooling, fixtures, jigs, and dies used in metal stamping and other manufacturing machining operations (welding, work holding for tool room CNCs, and press brakes). You will work closely with production, quality, and tool room personnel to ensure tooling meets performance, safety, cost, and delivery requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and interact with the costing engineer by providing tool layouts and designs needed for the quoting process of new parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tooling to produce parts using CAD (Solid Works, Logo Press & CADKEY) to customer specifications under instruction to ascertain specifications and objectives, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts and subassemblies.
• Collaborate with Tool Room, Maintenance, & Production to implement improvements for employee safety, production quality, and overall process effectiveness utilizing continuous improvement techniques.
• Draft detail drawings for fabrication by Tool Room.
• Develop purchasing specifications for component parts.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in internal and customer product and print design reviews.
• Design tools for sheet metal punching, forming, and fabricating.
• Support Tool Room & Production to troubleshoot tooling issues.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Experience in a precision machining or metal fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with SPC, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting ISO or quality management systems.
• Hands‑on tool room or machining background.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in tooling design within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience with fixtures, jigs, dies, and production tooling.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with shop floor personnel.
• Experience in a precision machining or metal fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with SPC, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting ISO or quality management systems.
• Hands‑on tool room or machining background.

We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!