Tooling Design Engineer

Job Juncture; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunches

Casual dress code (jeans)

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Tooling Design Engineer in Bellevue, OH to lead end-to-end NPI from RFQ to production launch and to design tooling and fixtures using 2D/3D software. You will manage BOMs and ERP data while coordinating with vendors and the tooling department on capital projects.

The role requires strong blueprint reading and hands-on experience on the factory floor. Ideal candidates have at least five years in manufacturing, familiarity with RFQ processes, and proficiency in CAD, BOM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with RFQ (request for quotes) process
• Experience creating BOMs in an ERP system
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with 2D/3D software
• MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End NPI from RFQ through production launch.
• Create 3D CAD models, tooling, and fixtures with validation.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, work centers, and ERP standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

2D/3D CAD software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

ERP system

BOM management

Job description

Ditch corporate red tape and join a thriving, 100+ year legacy employer where you’ll tackle diverse engineering projects, work directly with accessible leadership, and enjoy a casual culture with free daily lunches!

Join a Thriving, 100+ Year Legacy: Build your career with an established, single-site employer boasting a 4.5-star Google rating, a family-oriented culture, and a massive 30% surge in sales.

Agile Leadership & Zero Red Tape: Say goodbye to slow corporate bureaucracy—work directly with an accessible owner and leadership team who make decisions quickly and value your input.

Diverse, Hands-On Engineering: Tackle varied technical challenges across a diverse business mix where no two days are the same, allowing you to broaden your skill set and make a tangible impact.

Casual Culture & Free Daily Lunch: Work in an updated office environment with a daily jeans dress code, plus a fully stocked cafeteria offering free daily meal options so you never have to pack a lunch.

Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment: Join a tight-knit workforce with exceptional staff retention, where collaborative teamwork and long‑term employee support drive everyday success.

Successful, privately held manufacturer is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for tooling design, capital equipment projects, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will report to a Director and will work closely with the Tooling Department Lead. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• End-to-End NPI Ownership: Lead new product introduction from initial RFQ through production launch—evaluating customer 3D models/drawings, defining manufacturing sequences, estimating cycle times, and ensuring overall process capability and quality.
• CAD, Tooling & Simulation Design: Create 3D CAD models, tooling, fixtures, and technical documentation while utilizing metal-forming simulation software to validate material flow, blank development, springback, and forming sequences prior to physical build.
• Process Development & ERP Management: Establish and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centers, standard cycle times, and operational standards within the ERP system to ensure seamless shop‑floor execution.
• Troubleshooting, Tryouts & Continuous Improvement: Execute hands‑on tooling tryouts, perform root‑cause analysis, and optimize OEE by systematically reducing scrap, rework, setup times, and downtime.
• Capital Equipment & Vendor Management: Scope, cost‑justify (ROI), and manage timelines and budgets for major capital equipment purchases while collaborating directly with external vendors from selection through installation.

This is a diverse engineering position that requires qualified candidates to wear multiple hats and be able to support multiple engineering projects simultaneously, at various stages. Candidates must be collaborative and team‑oriented. Although most of the time spent is at a desk, individuals should be comfortable in a tool room or on the manufacturing floor. Customer communication is mandatory for this position; professional demeanor is a must.

The company offers medical benefits, dental, vision, short‑term disability, profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

REQUIREMENTS for the Tooling Design Engineer:

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
2. 2. Minimum of five years of similar experience in a manufacturing environment
3. 4. Experience determining manufacturability of parts
4. 5. Experience completing the RFQ (request for quotes) process
5. 6. Experience with BOM (bill of material) creation in an ERP system
6. 7. Ability to read blueprints
7. 8. Experience with 2D and/or 3D software
8. 9. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• 1. CNC programming
• 2. Metal fabrication, stamping, or machining experience
• 3. Experience working for a privately held organization
• 4. Automation and robotics experience
• 6. Strong mechanical aptitude

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Updated office environment where you can wear jeans daily
• Established, long term, privately held employer
• Work for a company with a 4.5 Google rating
• Diverse business mix
• Company is experiencing an increase in sales
• Diverse job responsibilities with work‑life balance

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Bellevue, OH area. There is not a relocation package available for this position.

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