Tooling Engineer

gpac; Bay Village (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer for our manufacturing client in Ohio to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across operations. You will lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping, coordinate cross-functional support for production, and push projects to meet cost, quality, and timing targets.

The role emphasizes APQP activities, PFMEA, control plans, Lean/CI projects, and a strong CAD capability with AutoCAD, Rhino,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in tooling, metal stamping, machining, or sheet-metal manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional support to production, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure projects meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Participate in CI and Lean events to optimize tooling performance and reduce waste.

Skills

Tooling design

Metal stamping

Machining

Sheet metal

2D/3D CAD

Lean manufacturing

APQP / PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

Job description

We are a leading manufacturer of deep-drawn and heavy-gauge stamping products serving the heavy-duty truck, off-road construction, marine, and aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping processes.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support production, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure projects meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing manufacturing processes for improved safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Participate in CI and Lean events to optimize tooling performance and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in tooling, metal stamping, machining, or sheet-metal manufacturing.

Preferred Experience

• Deep-draw or metal stamping background
• Tooling & fixture design expertise
• Machining experience
• Welding processes: spot, projection, MIG
• Automation, robotics, and vision systems
• ISO/IATF quality systems knowledge
• Lean manufacturing and CI experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, or SolidWorks (preferred)
• Ability to read/interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
• Understanding of CAD/CAE principles
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.