Tooling Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize production flow, tools, jigs, and fixtures using 3D CAD software.
• Develop and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and clear assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prototype, test, and implement tooling and process solutions.
• Identify, plan, and execute process improvement projects to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes for new parts and assemblies.
• Aid in maintaining and improving process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working as a manufacturing or mechanical engineer.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and drafting using tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, or similar software.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, including exposure to production environments and shop floor activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and composite manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and CNC programming in a production setting.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA).
• Ability to create and maintain detailed process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, and engineering colleagues.

Skills

• Hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD design and drafting.
• Collaboration with production and maintenance teams.
• Process improvement projects.
• Technical support for production teams.
• New product introduction (NPI).
• Maintain and improve process documentation.

Benefits

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K, 401K match, company performance based quarterly bonuses.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in a manufacturing setting where you work in an office environment closely integrated with the shop floor. You collaborate daily with the manufacturing team, production personnel, and maintenance staff to develop and implement tooling and process improvements. The role involves frequent interaction with production equipment, CNC machines, metal fabrication processes, and other manufacturing technologies, requiring a hands-on approach and regular presence on the shop floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.