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Tooling Design Engineer

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting

Addison, IL • 9/15/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Tooling Design Engineer: Addison, IL
Our client is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to play a key role in the development and successful launch of new products within a precision metal manufacturing environment. This position owns tooling projects from initial concept through production, developing forming progressions, designing and modeling tooling, and supporting tooling manufacture, debug, and optimization. Working closely with manufacturing engineering, operations, toolmakers, and external vendors, the Tooling Design Engineer will help solve complex forming challenges, improve tooling performance, and ensure new products transition successfully into production.
KeyResponsibilities:
  • Develop formingprogressions and tooling strategies based on blueprints, specifications, and product requirements
  • Model tooling and create detailed component drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
  • Design and revise tooling throughout development, debugging, and production
  • Partner with internal toolmakers and external tooling vendors to ensure tooling is manufactured to specifications
  • Oversee and support tooling debug and manufacturing startup activities
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to troubleshoot tooling and maximize production success
  • Support new product quoting by evaluating tooling feasibility and identifying key cost drivers
  • Manage multiple tooling projects at various stages while maintaining project timelines and deadlines
Skills & Experience:
  • Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,strongly preferred
  • Experience:5+ years of product engineering experience within a metal component manufacturing environment,strongly preferred
  • Industry:Fastener manufacturing,strongly preferred
  • Knowledge:GD&T&toolmaking equipment: EDM machines, lathes, & grinders,required
  • Software:SolidWorks or similar,required
WhatWe Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • HSA & FSA
  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • PTO
Please Note:
This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pay:$110,000 - $140,000/year
Type:Full-time, 1stShift, On-site
Schedule:Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Apply today to take the next step in your tooling engineering career.
Hughes Recruiting & Consultingis a full-service human resources agencyheadquarteredin Freeport,IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.We are a growing company thatembodiesprofessionalism,pursues excellence, embraces challenges,andhas fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.