Tooling Design Engineer (Finance)
The Tooling Design Engineer is responsible for applying advanced engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize tooling systems that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. This position plays a key role in supporting the company's operational objectives by driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and engineering departments.
Job Details
- Position Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
- Pay Range: $80,000-90,000 per year
- Work Location: Mundelein, Illinois (On-Site)
- Design and develop tooling systems for manufacturing processes, ensuring they align with production goals and product specifications.
- Collaborate effectively with production teams, engineering, and quality assurance to identify tooling requirements and resolve design challenges.
- Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve tooling performance, reliability, and manufacturability, incorporating cutting-edge technologies when applicable.
- Manage the tool change control process, ensuring all tooling modifications comply with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support production teams by troubleshooting tooling issues, providing hands-on assistance during product launches, and ensuring smooth ongoing operations.
- Develop and maintain detailed, accurate CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and other critical design documentation to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
- Ensure tooling designs are cost-effective, scalable, and able to meet both current and future production needs.
- Maintain compliance with 5S standards and ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Adhere to and enforce safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures across all tooling design activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and other engineering design tools.
- Strong technical design skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a proven ability to diagnose problems and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment, with a keen eye for optimizing tooling for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and durability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively manage relationships with production, engineering, and quality assurance departments.
- Understanding of industry best practices and a continuous drive for innovation in tooling design and manufacturing solutions.
- Education: Bachelor's
- Experience: 1-3 years of relatable experience.
At MacLean-Fogg, you'll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world's most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we've expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact-driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.
Why Join MacLean-Fogg?
At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:
- Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Support for Growing Families: We provide paid parental leave to support all parents during important family milestones.
- HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
- Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
- Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
- New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family's needs.
Diversity & Inclusion at MacLean-Fogg
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant . If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact careers@macleanfogg.com .
