Tooling Engineer

Wieland North America, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits starting on Day 1

401(k) contribution + match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Growth opportunities across 40+ locations

Wellness Programs with potential healthcare premium discounts

Job summary

A global leader in copper manufacturing is seeking a Tooling Engineer to develop and optimize tooling for production processes. This role involves troubleshooting tooling issues, supporting setup development, and managing tooling performance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of manufacturing experience and strong skills in troubleshooting and communication. Located in Pine Hall, NC, this position requires full on-site presence and offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel for initial training.

Responsibilities

• Support setup development and optimization for finning operations.
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve stability and repeatability.
• Identify tooling improvements for quality and consistency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Tooling Engineer. The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of tooling used in the Tech Tube fining process and copper shell drawing operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting tooling issues, developing tooling setups, improving tooling performance, and establishing structured tooling management systems to support operational efficiency and cost optimization. On the Tech Tube side, the engineer supports the setup development and troubleshooting of fining operations used to manufacture high-performance heat transfer tubes. On the Drawing process side, the engineer leads tooling management initiatives supporting the transformation of cast copper shells into finished products including straight tubes for HVAC and plumbing, Level Wound Coils (LWC), inner-grooved coils, and bunch coils.

This role is located in Pine Hall, NC and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

Tooling Engineer Responsibilities:

Tech Tube Tooling Development & Troubleshooting:

• Support setup development and optimization for internal and external finning operations.
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues affecting fin quality, tube integrity, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve fining stability and repeatability.
• Analyze process parameters and tooling conditions to improve fin geometry consistency and product performance.
• Support new product development initiatives related to enhanced heat transfer tube designs.

Drawing Tooling Management & Optimization:

• Support tooling development for copper shell drawing operations producing straight tubes, LWC, inner-grooved coils, and bunch coils.
• Identify tooling improvements that enhance drawing stability, surface quality, and dimensional consistency.
• Develop and maintain a structured tooling inventory system including: Real-time tooling inventory status (in stock vs deployed), Tool identification using unique tracking methods (barcode or QR code if feasible), Tracking of tooling deployed.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for tooling performance including: Tool life, Tooling cost, Tool refurbishment frequency, Emergency tooling requests.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization:

• Identify opportunities to reduce tooling costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• Optimize tooling inventory levels to avoid overstock or shortages.
• Support capital investment planning for tooling upgrades.
• Reduce emergency tooling purchases and expedite costs through improved planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling design and lifecycle management.

Tooling Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field. (required)
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing. (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). (required)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities. (required)
• Ability to travel for initial training. (required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and departments. (required)
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. (required)
• Experience with copper processing, tube manufacturing, or metal forming operations. (preferred)
• Experience implementing tooling tracking or inventory management systems. (preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with data analysis and KPI development for manufacturing processes. (preferred)
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. (preferred)

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.