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 in Arlington, TX. You will design and develop custom compression molds, fixtures, jigs, work aids, and other tooling to support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, machine shop, and production teams to create detailed designs, troubleshoot tooling issues, inspect tooling against specs, and coordinate with vendors while driving continuous improvement across production processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tooling or mechanical design experience.
• 4+ years of CAD experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom compression molds, fixtures, jigs, work aids, and other tooling that support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, machine shop, and production teams to create detailed designs, troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Inspect tooling against design specifications and coordinate with vendors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process.

Skills

Tool design

CAD software

SolidWorks modeling

Mold design

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• 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.