Tooling Engineer - Sheet Metal & Forming (On-Site)

The QTI Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group is partnering with a local manufacturer to hire an experienced Tooling Engineer on-site in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on sheet metal stamping and metal forming to support new product development and tooling implementation.

You will lead tooling projects, collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams, review designs for DFM, and work with external suppliers to deliver robust tooling solutions on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent tooling experience.
• 9+ years in tooling design, metal forming, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with deep draw tooling, materials flow, and Class A finishes.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling concepts for new product launches and transition designs to manufacturing.
• Provide DFM recommendations to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with external tooling suppliers on tool development and validation.
• Lead multiple tooling projects, managing timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement root-cause solutions.
• Support materials selection, tooling optimization, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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Job description

The QTI Group is partnering with a local manufacturer to hire an experienced Tooling Engineer on-site in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on sheet metal stamping and metal forming to support new product development and tooling implementation.

You will lead tooling projects, collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams, review designs for DFM, and work with external suppliers to deliver robust tooling solutions on the shop floor.