Tooling Engineer

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International is seeking a Tool and Die Manager-Engineer with stamping experience to oversee multi-million-dollar tooling across its full lifecycle, from pre-production through service. The role entails managing costs, quality, and timing while partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience, strong stamping dies/tooling/manufacturing knowledge (auto preferred), and proven project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant tooling/engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in stamping dies, tooling, or manufacturing (auto preferred).
• Experience in leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar tooling programs through full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tooling process, including financials, design reviews, construction, try-outs, commissioning, and build support to meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure program success.
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory, and vendor performance.

Skills

Stamping dies

Tooling

Manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ready to lead high-impact tooling programs and shape the future of manufacturing? We are seeking a skilled Tool and Die Manager-Engineer with stamping experience to support our Procurement organization, overseeing multi-million-dollar tooling across its full lifecycle—from pre-production through service, including engineering changes, refurbishment, and relocations. This position is located onsite at International WHQ in Lisle, IL.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end tooling process, including financials, design reviews, construction, try-outs, commissioning, and build support to ensure cost, quality, and timing targets are met. You will partner closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure program success, while also managing procurement, planning, inventory, and vendor performance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, along with leadership experience or an equivalent background. Strong expertise in stamping dies, tooling, or manufacturing—preferably in automotive—combined with project management, communication, and analytical skills is essential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.