Tooling Engineer

Advantage Technical; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support a high-impact machining launch in a major automotive manufacturing environment. This onsite contract role partners with headquarters launch teams to ensure delivery of a new machining line that meets quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include tooling development, PPAP support, continuous improvement in safety and productivity, and leading process audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing/tooling or machining engineering experience.
• Strong background in tooling design and CNC machining.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support machining processes through tooling development and optimization
• Assist with implementation of GTSV tool tracking systems and tooling standards
• Identify tool-critical and dominant features; establish robust process controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity
• Complete PPAP documentation and support full launch quality requirements
• Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and product performance
• Develop action plans to resolve internal and supplier process issues
• Lead process audits aligned with Powertrain and corporate standards
• Create work instructions and process documentation supporting quality systems
• Support gear machining operations with capable tooling and process design
• Lead lean manufacturing and variability reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, environmental, and plant standards

Skills

Tooling design

CNC machining

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Zoller tool presetters

Job description

Sep 15, 2026

Tooling Engineer - Machining Launch (Contract)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $46.06/hr

We are seeking a Tooling Engineer to support a high-impact machining launch program within a major automotive manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with headquarters launch teams and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of a new machining line aligned with quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support machining processes through tooling development and optimization
• Assist with implementation of GTSV tool tracking systems and tooling standards
• Identify tool-critical and dominant features; establish robust process controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity
• Complete PPAP documentation and support full launch quality requirements
• Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and product performance
• Develop action plans to resolve internal and supplier process issues
• Lead process audits aligned with Powertrain and corporate standards
• Create work instructions and process documentation supporting quality systems
• Support gear machining operations with capable tooling and process design
• Lead lean manufacturing and variability reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, environmental, and plant standards

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing/tooling or machining engineering experience
• Strong background in tooling design, CNC machining, and problem solving
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with gear machining, blade grinding, CNC mills
• Familiarity with Zoller or Royal tool presetters
• Experience with FMEA, PPAP, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Strong communication and leadership in cross-functional environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

This is a fully onsite contract opportunity supporting a critical automotive launch program.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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