Tooling Engineer

VVI Staffing Consultants; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

PTO

401K matching

Work-life balance

Job summary

VVI Staffing Consultants is seeking a skilled Tool Designer to join our engineering team in Albemarle, NC. The role focuses on creating precise tooling, gauges, and fixtures to support manufacturing and product development, using CAD and mechanical drafting.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with vendors, and assist with tool layout and measurement using CMMs, ensuring high quality and safe tooling practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD software and drafting practices.
• Experience in machining-oriented manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lab measuring equipment including CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, gauges, and fixtures to support production needs.
• Coordinate tooling builds with outside vendors and suppliers.
• Read blueprints to meet customer specifications and tolerances.
• Assist with tooling layout and measurement using CMM equipment.
• Generate Gage R&R and GD&T documentation as required.

Skills

CAD experience

Machining environment

CMM knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Tool Designer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise, efficient, and innovative tools and mechanical components that support manufacturing and product development processes. Your expertise in CAD software and mechanical drafting will drive the development of tools that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.

We offer competitive salary and bonuses, excellent benefits, generous PTO, 401K matching, and a friendly culture based on respect and work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include:
• Design tooling, gages, and fixtures
• Manage tooling builds with outside vendors
• Read blueprints to determine design to customer specifications
• Support layout and measurement of tooling and parts using CMM
• Generate Gage R&R and GD&T

Required Skills

• CAD experience
• Manufacturing experience in machining environment
• Knowledge of lab measuring equipment; CMMs