Tooling Design Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Vacations

Job summary

Unknown in Bellevue, OH is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to lead end-to-end product introductions, CAD tooling design, and ERP BOM maintenance. The role requires collaboration with the Tooling Department Lead and frequent interaction with manufacturing on the floor.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in tooling design, read blueprints, and experience with RFQ processes, BOM creation, and 2D/3D CAD software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI ownership from RFQ through production launch.
• Create CAD tooling and fixtures with 2D/3D software and document designs.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, work centers, and standard cycle times in ERP.
• Perform tooling tryouts, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Scope and manage capital equipment projects with vendors from selection to install.

Skills

Tooling design

Blueprint reading

Manufacturability assessment

RFQ process experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ERP system

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer Bellevue, OH

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 the following benefits:

• medical benefits
• dental
• vision
• short‑term disability
• profit sharing
• paid holidays
• vacations

REQUIREMENTS for the Tooling Design Engineer

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

Skills preferred but NOT required

• CNC programming
• Metal fabrication, stamping, or machining experience
• Experience working for a privately held organization
• Automation and robotics experience
• Capital equipment project management
• 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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