Tooling Engineer: Drive Efficient Production & Quality

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate Detroit is seeking a Tooling Engineer to drive tooling for new programs and changes, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer specifications and schedule. You will lead DFMEA/PFMEA activities and manage tooling changes, trials, and documentation.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Tooling and 3–5 years in tooling, with a focus on quality and manufacturing processes. Strong collaboration across departments will be essential for successful launches.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Tooling is required.
• 3–5 years of related Tool and Die experience in tooling environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems related to metal stampings is preferred.
• Technically inclined and a strong commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates tooling for new jobs and changes to existing jobs per customer specifications.
• Ensures advanced programs adhere to customer specifications and established standards.
• Creates and maintains timelines for production tooling and equipment engineering changes, vendor tryouts and installation.
• Follows up on tooling and equipment related to engineering changes or new builds and provides direction to vendors.
• Reviews tool designs and makes recommendations to meet customer specifications and assure process capability.

Skills

Time Management

Mathematical Reasoning

Problem Solving

Decision Making and Judgement

Communication

Team Work

Ethics and Integrity

Accountability and Dependability

Analytical

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Associates Degree in Tooling

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Detroit is seeking a Tooling Engineer to drive tooling for new programs and changes, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer specifications and schedule. You will lead DFMEA/PFMEA activities and manage tooling changes, trials, and documentation.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Tooling and 3–5 years in tooling, with a focus on quality and manufacturing processes. Strong collaboration across departments will be essential for successful launches.