Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer - Machining Operations

Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $46.06+/hour

Help Drive the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Tooling Engineer with a background in machining, tool design, and process improvement? Join a leading automotive manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in delivering high-performance machining operations, improving quality, and supporting new production launches.

What You'll Do

• Support machining operations through tooling development, modifications, and implementation.
• Work closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to optimize production performance.
• Identify tooling-related issues and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Complete PPAP documentation and support manufacturing launch activities.
• Lead process audits and ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and operational standards.
• Develop work instructions, process documentation, and tooling control methods.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support variability reduction, process capability improvements, and manufacturing best practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling, machining, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with high-volume machining tool manufacturing and tool design.
• Knowledge of tooling modifications, tool testing, and machining processes.
• Experience programming tool presetters such as Royal or Zoller is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, PPAP, DOE, DMAIC, and DFSS methodologies.
• Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Apply Now

If you're ready to leverage your tooling and machining expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with a team focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

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