CNC Tooling Engineer, Manufacturing & Design
Overview
You will own CNC tooling layout and engineering for a global manufacturer in Sterling Heights, MI. Lead design reviews with suppliers, evaluate tool performance, and drive the quoting process. Your work directly impacts production efficiency and quality. This role offers excellent growth, training, and work-life balance. Rate range: $85,000-$143,000/year based on experience.
What You'll Do8
- 1Design CNC tooling layouts using AutoCAD, Catia, or Unigraphics (NX).
- 2Manage tooling suppliers through engineering, design, and design reviews.
- 3Evaluate and analyze tool performance to identify improvements.
- 4Collaborate with purchasing during the quoting process to align costs.
- 5Interpret engineering prints and implement changes as needed.
- 6Estimate tooling costs and timelines for new projects.
- 7Support production with tooling troubleshooting and optimization.
- 8Drive continuous improvement in tooling design and manufacturing.
Requirements7
- 13+ years of recent experience in CNC tooling layout and engineering.
- 23+ years managing tooling suppliers and design reviews.
- 3Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD, Catia, Unigraphics (NX), or related software.
- 4Experience evaluating tool performance and working with purchasing.
- 5Estimating experience strongly preferred.
- 6BS or Associate degree strongly preferred.
- 7Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass background, drug screen, and references.
Salary Insight
$85 - $143k per year
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