Tooling Design Engineer

Precision Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Group in Texas seeks an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to support the design, development, and manufacturing of plastic injection molds and tooling. The role involves collaborating with engineering, toolroom, and production personnel to create new tooling, improve existing mold designs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure molds are designed for manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on knowledge of mold design and construction, strong 3D

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in plastic injection mold/tooling design.
• Proficient with 3D solid modeling CAD software.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with DFM and mold design reviews.
• Reverse engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Use 3D CAD/CAM software to analyze and improve mold designs.
• Develop new mold designs based on customer and manufacturing needs.
• Create drawings, blueprints, models for tool manufacturing.
• Review designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support mold trials, modifications, and process improvements.
• Travel to facilities or customers as needed.

Skills

Mold design

Product development

Analytical skills

Read engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

3D solid modeling CAD software

Job description

Precision Group is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to support the design, development, improvement, and manufacturing of plastic injection molds and tooling.

The Tooling Engineer will work closely with engineering, toolroom, manufacturing, and production personnel to develop new tooling, improve existing mold designs, troubleshoot tooling issues, and ensure molds are designed for manufacturability, quality, performance, and production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on knowledge of plastic injection mold design and construction, 3D solid modeling experience, and the ability to take tooling projects from concept through manufacturing and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Use 3D solid modeling CAD/CAM software to analyze, develop, and improve plastic injection mold designs.
• Develop new mold and tooling designs based on customer requirements, part specifications, and manufacturing needs.
• Create detailed drawings, blueprints, models, and other technical documentation required for tool manufacturing.
• Review existing tooling designs and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, cycle time, maintenance, and manufacturability.
• Perform reverse engineering of existing molds, tooling components, and parts as needed.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and identify potential manufacturing or tooling concerns before production.
• Collaborate with toolmakers, machinists, mold processors, production personnel, quality personnel, and other engineers.
• Participate in mold design reviews and incorporate appropriate feedback into final designs.
• Troubleshoot tooling and mold‑related issues and assist in developing corrective solutions.
• Support mold trials, tool modifications, repairs, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to ensure tooling is completed according to design specifications and project requirements.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities, customers, or suppliers as necessary to support tooling projects.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Strong experience with plastic injection mold/tooling design and engineering.
• Practical experience using 3D solid modeling CAD software.
• Strong understanding of injection mold construction, tooling components, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with DFM and mold design reviews.
• Experience with reverse engineering.
• Ability to read and develop engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong project and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complete projects according to specifications.
• Leadership and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to support critical tooling projects, mold trials, or production requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing and supporting high-production plastic injection molds.
• Hands‑on experience working with toolrooms and mold manufacturing operations.
• Experience troubleshooting molds in a production injection molding environment.
• Experience working directly with mold processors and production teams during mold trials and launches.
• Experience taking a mold from initial concept/design through build, sampling, qualification, and production.