Tooling Engineer

$ 70000 - $ 90000 / Year
location_onKildeer, Illinois

Engineering & Construction

acutePermanent

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The Tooling Engineer will support the design, development, and continuous improvement of tooling used in high‑volume manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure tooling performance, process stability, and on‑time program launches.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and modify production tooling for metal, plastic, and metal‑plastic components.

  • Support new product launches from concept through production, including tool tryouts and process validation.

  • Troubleshoot tooling and process issues to improve quality, efficiency, and uptime.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external tool shops on tool builds, revisions, and maintenance.

  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and manufacturability.

  • Ensure tooling designs meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ Experience with tooling design and support in a manufacturing environment.

  • Working knowledge of metal stamping and moldings processes

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

  • Strong problem‑solving skills and hands‑on approach to manufacturing support.

 

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance

  • 401(k) offering

  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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