Shop Floor Tooling Engineer — CAD & Process Improvement

ZSG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZSG is seeking a hands-on Tooling Engineer to design tooling and manufacturing processes for fastener production, collaborating with operators and production teams on the shop floor. You will improve tool life, efficiency, process reliability, and product quality while creating detailed drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate has solid CAD skills and a strong manufacturing mindset, able to translate engineering concepts into practical production solutions and work closely with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the shop floor in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, dies, fixtures, part progressions, and processes.
• Create detailed tooling and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues with operators.
• Drive tool life, production rates, and part quality improvements.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement on the floor.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of production issues.
• Collaborate with Forming, Tooling, Wire Processing, and Production teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation and on-floor support.
• Uphold safety and contribute to workplace safety standards.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

ZSG is seeking a hands-on Tooling Engineer to design tooling and manufacturing processes for fastener production, collaborating with operators and production teams on the shop floor. You will improve tool life, efficiency, process reliability, and product quality while creating detailed drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate has solid CAD skills and a strong manufacturing mindset, able to translate engineering concepts into practical production solutions and work closely with