Tooling Engineer

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Tooling Engineer Job Description

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing new injection molds, tooling, and fixtures based on product requirements. Collaborating closely with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams, the engineer ensures that tools meet specifications and production goals. The role involves reviewing and approving mold designs, material selections, and manufacturing methods, overseeing tool fabrication, qualification, and validation processes, and troubleshooting mold and tooling issues.

• Design and develop new injection molds, tooling, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Review and approve mold designs, material selections, and manufacturing methods.
• Oversee tool fabrication, qualification, and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage mold trials, analyze results, and adjust tooling/process parameters.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of tool designs, revisions, and maintenance history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, scrap, and tooling costs.
• Provide technical support for tool maintenance, repair, and refurbishment programs.

• 5+ years of experience in tooling design with Creo, Solid Works, etc.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in plastic injection molding.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.

The position is onsite and offers an opportunity to join a family-owned company experiencing significant growth. The role reports directly to the owner.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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