Tooling Engineer

gpac; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of stamping products is seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design and process improvements. This mid-senior level role involves leading the design for tooling and fixtures in heavy-gauge stamping processes, ensuring production meets targets, and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. This is a part-time position located in Leetonia, OH, offering a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in tooling, metal stamping, machining, or sheet-metal manufacturing.
• Experience with automated systems, robotics, and vision systems.
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF quality systems and lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping processes.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing processes for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Tooling design

Process improvement

Manufacturing excellence

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by gpac. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are a leading manufacturer of deep-drawn and heavy-gauge stamping products serving the heavy-duty truck, off-road construction, marine, and aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and fixture design for deep-draw and heavy-gauge stamping processes.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support production, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure projects meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Develop new tooling concepts and enhance existing manufacturing processes for improved safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Participate in CI and Lean events to optimize tooling performance and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in tooling, metal stamping, machining, or sheet‑metal manufacturing.

Preferred Experience

• Deep-draw or metal stamping background
• Machining experience
• Welding processes: spot, projection, MIG
• Automation, robotics, and vision systems
• ISO/IATF quality systems knowledge
• Lean manufacturing and CI experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, or SolidWorks (preferred)
• Ability to read/interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
• Understanding of CAD/CAE principles
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple priorities

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Barbara Collins with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to [e-mail]

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

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Location: Leetonia, OH - Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00