Tooling Engineer: Repairs, Records & Forecasts

Rcm Industries; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rcm Industries is seeking an Associate Tooling Engineer in Wheeling, IL to manage repair and replacement of production tooling, and to maintain thorough tooling data and revision control within the engineering department.

The role requires knowledge of tooling condition, wear, and standard repair processes, with strong organizational and data-management skills to ensure accurate records and budget forecasting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of tool steel types, wear mechanisms, and failure modes.
• Ability to learn and operate ERP/database systems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in records and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret tooling drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and component replacements coordination for production tooling.
• Maintain tooling data and revision control in the ERP system.
• Monitor tooling wear trends, forecast replacement needs, and assist budgeting.
• Prepare tooling budget forecasts and support qualification procedures.
• Provide cost information for repair quotes to customers.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

ERP/database skills

Organizational skills

Reading tooling drawings

Education

2+ year engineering degree

Bachelor in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rcm Industries is seeking an Associate Tooling Engineer in Wheeling, IL to manage repair and replacement of production tooling, and to maintain thorough tooling data and revision control within the engineering department.

The role requires knowledge of tooling condition, wear, and standard repair processes, with strong organizational and data-management skills to ensure accurate records and budget forecasting.