Tooling & Equipment Engineer

Itera Mobility Engineering; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking a Tooling & Equipment Engineer in Michigan. You will be responsible for defining tool specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join us to shape the future of the automotive industry in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in specific domain or tooling manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive sector.
• Knowledge in project management process.
• Knowledge of 7 Quality Basics.

Responsibilities

• Define specifications for tools, equipment, and related processes within project scope.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align technical requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Ensure all tools and equipment comply with standards.

Skills

Proven experience in tooling manufacturing environment

Project management knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or significant professional experience

Job description

We are looking for a Tooling & Equipment Engineer to lead the development, validation, and launch of tooling and manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality, cost, and timing targets are met from concept to SOP.

Main Responsibilities

• Define specifications for tools, equipment, and related processes within project scope.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align technical requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Ensure all tools and equipment comply with standards, documenting any necessary deviations.
• Develop and maintain timing plans to ensure on‑time delivery and smooth industrialization.
• Support the technical evaluation during supplier selection and RFQ processes.
• Lead tool and equipment kick‑off, validation trials, and acceptance at supplier and plant levels.
• Coordinate trials under near‑production conditions, track performance (cycle time, scrap rate, dimensional quality), and drive convergence to targets.
• Manage tool and equipment transfer to the plant, ensuring proper documentation and installation readiness.
• Support production teams during start‑up phases to optimize process parameters and achieve stable serial production.
• Capitalize lessons learned, contribute to standard updates, and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical support to achieve Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives for each program phase.
• Travel as needed to support production launches and supplier trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or significant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in specific domain or tooling manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive sector.
• Knowledge in project management process.
• Knowledge of 7 Quality Basics.
• Result‑oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• English required, and customer’s language strongly encouraged.

At Itera Mobility Engineering, we cultivate a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth. If you are passionate about automotive engineering, quality assurance, and delivering outstanding results, we warmly invite you to apply.

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of the Automotive industry!

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing