Tool Designer II

Insight Global; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Tool Designer II for a direct-hire, hourly position paying $37-$38/hour, supporting a leading manufacturer of highly engineered rubber and elastomer products used across critical industrial applications. This role is responsible for designing and developing custom compression molds, fixtures, jigs, work aids, and other tooling that support manufacturing operations.

The Tool Designer will collaborate closely with engineering, machine shop, and production teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tooling, tool design, mechanical design, or related manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks modeling experience.
• Hands-on experience designing molds, fixtures, tooling, or other manufacturing support equipment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, blueprint interpretation, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience supporting rubber, elastomer, or industrial manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of basic controls, electronics, or programming.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, tooling inspections, and overseeing tooling rework activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom compression molds, fixtures, jigs, and other tooling for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, machine shop, and production teams to create detailed designs and resolve tooling issues.
• Inspect tooling against design specifications and coordinate with vendors for procurement and rework as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process.

Skills

Tool design

Mechanical design

Blueprint interpretation

Fabrication knowledge

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Molds and fixtures design

Vendor coordination

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Tool Designer II for a direct-hire, hourly position paying $37-$38/hour, supporting a leading manufacturer of highly engineered rubber and elastomer products used across critical industrial applications. This role is responsible for designing and developing custom compression molds, fixtures, jigs, work aids, and other tooling that support manufacturing operations. The Tool Designer will collaborate closely with engineering, machine shop, and production teams to create detailed designs, troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues, inspect tooling against design specifications, coordinate with vendors, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process. Candidates should have at least five years of tooling or mechanical design experience, four years of CAD experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of fabrication processes, steel properties, blueprint interpretation, and manufacturing best practices, along with the ability to develop process and safety documentation and support employee training efforts.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of tooling, tool design, mechanical design, or related manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks modeling experience.
• Hands-on experience designing molds, fixtures, tooling, or other manufacturing support equipment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, blueprint interpretation, and manufacturing best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting rubber, elastomer, or industrial manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of basic controls, electronics, or programming.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, tooling inspections, and overseeing tooling rework activities.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].