Tooling Engineer - Mechanical Design

Engtal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in the Dayton area is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The role focuses on design and modification of precision tooling used in custom industrial equipment, with emphasis on improving existing designs rather than starting from scratch.

You will use SolidWorks to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs, applying tolerances and GD&T. The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of mechanical/tooling design experience and a degree in ME or related field.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of mechanical/tooling design experience or related field.
• SolidWorks expertise with machining and tooling familiarity.
• Understanding tolerances and precision component design.
• Attention to detail to deliver manufacturing-ready designs.
• Experience with machined parts and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to improve existing designs from established standards.
• ME/ME Tech degree or equivalent hands-on design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify tooling and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
• Adapt existing tooling designs for new customer-specific applications.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Apply dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T to engineering drawings.
• Design components with manufacturability, fit, function, and cost in mind.
• Work with machined parts and precision mechanical components.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing tooling designs.
• Support development of new tooling generations.
• Manage multiple design projects to meet timelines and requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Mechanical design

Tooling design

BOM management

Manufacturability

Education

ME degree (AS/BS)

Equivalent hands-on design exp

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

We are working with a long-established engineering and manufacturing company in the Dayton area that is looking to add a Tooling Engineer to its growing engineering team.

This position will focus on the design and modification of precision tooling used within custom industrial equipment. Much of the work involves adapting proven designs for new customer applications, so this is a strong fit for someone who enjoys detailed, accuracy-driven mechanical design and improving existing products rather than working exclusively from a blank sheet.

The company primarily uses SolidWorks and is looking for someone comfortable designing detailed mechanical components and assemblies while considering tolerances, manufacturability, cost, and overall functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify tooling and mechanical components using SolidWorks
• Adapt existing tooling designs for new customer-specific applications
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T to engineering drawings
• Design components with manufacturability, fit, function, and cost in mind
• Work with machined and other precision mechanical components
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and BOMs
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
• Troubleshoot and improve existing tooling designs
• Support the development of new and improved generations of tooling
• Manage multiple design projects while meeting project timelines and requirements

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–7+ years of mechanical design, product design, tooling design, or similar experience preferred
• Strong experience with SolidWorks
• Understanding of mechanical tolerances and precision component design
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, manufacturing-ready designs
• Experience working with machined parts, mechanical assemblies, or manufactured products
• Ability to work effectively from existing designs and engineering standards while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on design experience will also be considered

Preferred Experience

• Tooling, fixture, jig, or workholding design
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Precision machined components
• Custom machinery or industrial equipment
• Autodesk Inventor experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established engineering organization with a stable customer base and a strong pipeline of work.

The position offers the chance to remain hands-on with mechanical design while taking on increasingly complex projects and contributing to future tooling development. There is also long-term opportunity to grow into broader engineering responsibilities or leadership as the team continues to develop.