Tooling Design Engineer for Manufacturing Excellence

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries, LLC is seeking a Tool Designer to plan, design, and integrate tooling, fixtures, dies, and related equipment across our manufacturing processes. You will partner with Engineering, Tooling, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to develop solutions that improve process capability, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include designing tooling and fixtures, creating detailed drawings and specifications, and coordinating with maintenance on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Syteline ERP is a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop detailed drawings, prints, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze manufacturing methods per customer specs.
• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, dies, and support equipment.
• Develop detailed drawings, prints, specifications for tooling and equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve quality and process capability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on new equipment installations and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing time, material usage, and costs.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives driven by customer requirements or organizational goals.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for equipment, tooling, and resources for process improvements.
• Provide accurate technical information and documentation to support work instructions.
• Apply a working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements within responsibilities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tooling design

Reading drawings

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Morton Industries, LLC is seeking a Tool Designer to plan, design, and integrate tooling, fixtures, dies, and related equipment across our manufacturing processes. You will partner with Engineering, Tooling, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to develop solutions that improve process capability, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include designing tooling and fixtures, creating detailed drawings and specifications, and coordinating with maintenance on