Tooling Engineer

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy, headquartered in Denver, CO, seeks a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and maintain tooling for production lines, ensuring reliability, efficiency and quality across global operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize tooling solutions and support continuous improvement, including NPI initiatives.

Responsibilities include CAD-driven tooling design (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA), vendor collaboration, line troubleshooting, lean cost optimization, and on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles to tooling projects.
• Strong problem-solving and RCA skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer tooling, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes using CAD software.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to source, fabricate, and validate tooling prototypes.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues on production lines and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize tooling designs to reduce costs and improve cycle times.
• Manage tooling inventory, maintenance schedules, and SOP documentation.
• Lead tooling design and validation in NPI projects and support ramp-up.

Skills

3D CAD

Lean manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

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Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in‑class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing tooling and fixtures for production lines in the TH facility, ensuring tooling reliability, production efficiency, and product quality.
• Provides regional technical support for tooling operations and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize tooling solutions and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and engineer custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, inspection) using CAD software, ensuring compliance with production requirements and safety standards.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal production teams to source, fabricate, and validate tooling prototypes, conducting design reviews and feasibility analyses.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues (e.g., wear, misalignment, performance inefficiencies) on production lines, implementing corrective actions and preventive maintenance plans.
• Optimize existing tooling designs to reduce production costs, improve cycle times, and enhance product quality, leveraging lean manufacturing principles.
• Manage tooling inventory and maintenance schedules, tracking tooling performance metrics (e.g., uptime, repair frequency) and documenting tooling specifications and SOPs.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects, leading tooling design and validation activities to support smooth production ramp‑up.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company safety policies in all tooling design, fabrication, and usage activities.
• Travel to Malaysia, China, and Philippines to support regional tooling rollouts, provide on‑site technical training for local teams, and align tooling standards across facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of tooling engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive, electronics, or consumer goods manufacturing preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with tooling fabrication, vendor management, and on‑site tooling installation/validation.
• Prior experience in cross‑regional manufacturing support or international travel for technical assignments is a plus.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or tooling cost optimization projects is desirable.
• Expertise in tooling design principles and manufacturing processes, including knowledge of materials (e.g., steel, aluminum), machining techniques, and fixture design for assembly/machining operations.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) and CAM tools for tooling fabrication; experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience in root cause analysis (RCA) for tooling failures and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and tooling safety regulations.
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation (e.g., tooling drawings, maintenance manuals) and train production personnel on tooling operation and care.