Tooling Engineer

Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Tooling Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Tooling Engineer could be the right fit for you.

• Design and develop aluminum tooling used in composite manufacturing processes, ensuring high precision, durability, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve tooling efficiency, shorten cycle times, and enhance the quality of composite components.
• Utilize expertise in aluminum alloys and carbon fiber prepreg materials to determine suitable tooling materials, surface finishes, and treatments.
• Manage prototype tool fabrication, perform testing, and verify designs meet production and performance requirements.
• Establish maintenance plans and repair procedures to maximize tool lifespan and ensure consistent operational performance.
• Coordinate with design engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure tooling complies with specifications and industry standards.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, technical specifications, and documentation to support manufacturing and quality control processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in tooling design, with specific focus on aluminum tools for composite manufacturing (compression molding and resin transfer molding preferred).

• Skilled in CAD software such as Solid Works, CATIA, AutoCAD, and similar design platforms.
• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including lay-up, curing, and trimming operations.
• Familiar with CNC machining, EDM, and various precision fabrication methods used in tooling and component production.
• Solid understanding of material properties and performance characteristics of aluminum and composite materials.

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $85K-$100K annually

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Felicia

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.