Tooling Designer (Precision Machining exp. req.)
Location: Waseca County, MN
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Optional Paid Overtime + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, Paid Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Core Hours: M-F, (flexible 40- 50hrs/wk.)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Available 

Tooling Designer (Precision Machining exp. req.) Description

Our client, an established precision machining company in southern Minnesota, is seeking a detail-oriented Tooling Designer to join their team. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in machining and process optimization who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. You'll play a key role in developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to meet production goals while supporting ISO 9001 quality standards. This is a highly collaborative position, interfacing with engineering, quality control, estimating, and operations teams. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and modern manufacturing methods, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact with a stable, growing company, including a pathway to leadership promotion.

Tooling Designer (Precision Machining exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes 
•    Analyze production workflows, space utilization, and equipment layout 
•    Collaborate with QC to address non-conformance issues 
•    Interpret and process customer drawings, CAD files, and GD&T specifications
•    Assist with job estimating and quoting by evaluating time, tooling, and materials
•    Lead the introduction of new jobs, engineering change orders, and engineering documentation
•    Pre-plan tooling and fixtures for upcoming jobs
•    Support ISO 9001 quality initiatives 
•    Participate in the selection and specification of materials, tools, and equipment
•    Communicate clearly with team members and departments to maintain project alignment

Tooling Designer (Precision Machining exp. req.) Qualifications

•    3+ years of hands-on experience in machine or manufacturing engineering required 
•    Experienced in designing tooling and fixtures for precision machining required 
•    Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) required 
•    Skilled in interpreting GD&T, CAD models, and technical drawings required