Tooling Design Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Tooling Design Engineer to conceptualize and develop innovative tool and die solutions tailored to manufacturing needs, customer specifications, and production volume requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop tool and die concepts based on specific manufacturing needs and customer specifications.
• Create detailed designs, blueprints, 3D models, and flat blank geometry for laser cutting using SolidWorks/LogoPress and Cadkey.
• Design punch press tooling, including temporary stage tooling and complex progressive dies equipped with sensors and automation.
• Design weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, and inspection fixtures.
• Build and test prototypes to ensure tools meet functional, design, and customer specifications.
• Select appropriate materials such as steel, springs, punches, bolts, dowels, metals, plastics, and composites for durability, cost, and performance.
• Oversee tool and die fabrication to ensure precision and quality.
• Place and approve requisitions for dies, fixtures, and required materials.
• Plan manufacturing processes, selecting techniques such as machining, stamping, injection molding, or laser cutting.
• Collaborate with Programmer, EDM, CNC mill, Press Brake, Quality, and Toolmaker teams to support tool design and production.
• Create or import part models and generate flat blank geometry, working with Press Brake and Quality departments to develop blanks.
• Ensure quality control and cost efficiency in tool and die production.

Essential Skills:

• Tool design
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Cadkey
• Design of tool and die concepts for manufacturing
• Experience with machining, stamping, laser cutting, and injection molding machines

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Project management
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in product design and integration

Work Environment:

This position requires working onsite 100% of the time. The company is committed to growth, aiming to double its headcount in the next five years. The facility has been recently remodeled, especially in the tool and die area, providing a fresh and modern work environment. Additionally, there is a 5% project bonus available for successful work referrals.

Job Type & Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $51.00/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)

Workplace Type:

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

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.