Tooling Engineer

Pace Industries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC in New Hampshire is seeking a Tooling Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize HPDC tooling, working with manufacturing engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and suppliers.

You will design dies, review designs for castability, support tooling trials, troubleshoot defects, and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, downtime, and costs. Strong CAD skills and GD&T knowledge are required; 3+ years in tooling or manufacturing engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tooling, die casting, manufacturing engineering, or related experience.
• Experience with high‑pressure aluminum or magnesium die casting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage HPDC dies and tooling from concept through production.
• Review product designs for die castability, manufacturability, and tooling feasibility.
• Review and improve die designs, including parting lines, slides, cores, ejectors, cooling, gating, runners, overflows, and venting.
• Support die trials, tooling launches, first-off inspections, and production start-ups.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related defects such as flash, porosity, cold shuts, soldering, erosion, cracking, and dimensional variation.
• Lead tooling improvements using root-cause analysis, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and DOE.
• Coordinate die repairs, modifications, and improvements with internal toolrooms and external suppliers.
• Develop tooling specifications, RFQs, and technical requirements for new projects.
• Monitor tooling performance, die life, downtime, repair history, and maintenance costs.
• Establish and improve preventive maintenance standards for dies and critical tooling.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve tooling-related quality issues.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and new product launches.
• Maintain tooling drawings, specifications, revisions, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, cycle time, tooling costs, and downtime while improving OEE and die life.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T reading

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the development, engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of high-pressure die casting (HPDC) tooling. This position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and tooling suppliers to ensure dies and related tooling meet safety, quality, cost, productivity, and launch requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage HPDC dies and tooling from concept through production. Review product designs for die castability, manufacturability, and tooling feasibility. Review and improve die designs, including parting lines, slides, cores, ejectors, cooling, gating, runners, overflows, and venting. Support die trials, tooling launches, first-off inspections, and production start-ups. Troubleshoot tooling-related defects such as flash, porosity, cold shuts, soldering, erosion, cracking, and dimensional variation. Lead tooling improvements using root-cause analysis, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and DOE. Coordinate die repairs, modifications, and improvements with internal toolrooms and external suppliers. Develop tooling specifications, RFQs, and technical requirements for new projects. Monitor tooling performance, die life, downtime, repair history, and maintenance costs. Establish and improve preventive maintenance standards for dies and critical tooling. Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve tooling-related quality issues. Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and new product launches. Maintain tooling drawings, specifications, revisions, and technical documentation. Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, cycle time, tooling costs, and downtime while improving OEE and die life.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 3+ years of tooling, die casting, manufacturing engineering, or related experience. Experience with high-pressure aluminum or magnesium die casting preferred. Strong knowledge of die construction, die materials, cooling, gating, venting, ejection, and die failure mechanisms. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T. Proficiency with CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD. Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and project-management skills. Experience with tooling suppliers and toolroom operations preferred. Knowledge of casting simulation, vacuum die casting, CNC/EDM processes, and die coatings is a plus.

Success Measures

Improved die life and tooling reliability. Reduced tooling downtime and maintenance costs. Reduced scrap and rework. Improved casting quality and dimensional capability. Improved cycle time and OEE. Successful on-time tooling launches.

Work Environment

Regular interaction with the manufacturing floor, toolroom, maintenance, production, and engineering teams. Exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, molten metal, and machining operations may occur. Compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements is required.

We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality die-cast components, committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers across a wide range of industries. By combining advanced manufacturing technologies, engineering expertise, and a dedication to quality, we produce reliable products that support businesses around the world. Our success is built on the talent, passion, and commitment of our people. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity, and innovation, empowering our employees to grow while delivering exceptional results for our customers. If you're looking for a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing, where your contributions make a real impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team shaping the future of die casting.