Senior Mechanical Engineer (Tooling Design)

SoloPoint Solutions (Wisconsin); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions (Wisconsin) seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to own tooling design and fabrication from intake to post-release. You will create fixtures, pallets, and test fixtures in SolidWorks, translating PCBA data into accurate 2D/3D drawings, and lead non‑standard solutions balancing cost and durability.

The role requires hands‑on CNC milling, GD&T discipline, and experience in ISO/AS9100 environments, with a focus on delivering robust tooling for NPI and production for OEM customers in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Technology with 5+ years of hands‑on tooling design and fabrication
• Tooling design for PCBA manufacturing, assembly, or test, including fixtures, pallets, and jigs
• SolidWorks used for parametric modeling, assemblies, and 2D drawings; CAM software for CNC mill programming
• Tool & Die background or toolmaking craft training
• CNC mill setup, operation, and programming with G-code and M-code editing; manual mill and lathe operations
• GD&T applied to internal drawings and customer drawings

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical voice on tooling design and fabrication, owning tooling projects from intake through design, fabrication, commissioning, and post-release support
• Design fixtures, pallets, jigs, and test fixture mechanicals in SolidWorks, converting PCBA data into 2D/3D models
• Develop non‑standard solutions to constrained tooling problems, weighing cost, manufacturability, lead time, and durability
• Fabricate tooling in the machine shop using CNC mill, manual mill/lathe, sheet metal equipment, surface grinder, and 3D printers
• Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering, commission tooling with floor operators, maintain drawings and revision history

Skills

Tooling design

GD&T

3D printing

Sheet metal fabrication

Project ownership

U.S. person ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years tooling design

Associate’s degree with 8+ years tooling experience

12+ years tooling/fixture experience with portfolio

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

CNC milling programming

Job description

• Contract manufacturer of electronic assemblies with in-house engineering, tooling, and machine shop capabilities
• Serves OEM customers with new product introduction (NPI), production, and end-of-life program support
• Operates under ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems with an ITAR-controlled environment

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000/yr
• Level: Senior

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering Technology with 5+ years of hands‑on tooling design and fabrication; or Associate’s degree with 8+ years; or 12+ years of hands‑on tooling and fixture experience with a portfolio
• Tooling design for PCBA manufacturing, assembly, or test, including test fixtures, pallets, and jigs
• SolidWorks for parametric modeling, assemblies, and 2D drawings; CAM software for CNC mill programming
• Tool & Die background or toolmaking craft training
• CNC mill setup, operation, and programming with G-code and M-code editing; manual mill and lathe operation
• GD&T applied to internal drawings and customer drawings
• Sheet metal fabrication (layout, shear, press brake); surface grinding, welding, brazing, or soldering
• 3D printing experience (FDM and/or SLA) for prototyping and fixtures
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 manufacturing environment
• Track record of owning tooling or mechanical projects from concept through release with minimal oversight
• U.S. person status required per ITAR

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior technical voice on tooling design and fabrication, and own tooling projects from intake through design, fabrication, commissioning, and post-release support
• Design fixtures, pallets, jigs, and test fixture mechanicals (DUT locating features, pogo pin layout, actuation, enclosures) in SolidWorks, and convert PCBA design data into 2D and 3D models
• Develop non‑standard solutions to constrained tooling problems, weighing cost, manufacturability, lead time, and durability
• Fabricate tooling in the machine shop using CNC mill, manual mill and lathe, sheet metal equipment, surface grinder, and 3D printers, including short‑run and lifetime‑buy parts
• Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering, commission tooling with floor operators, and maintain drawings and revision history