Job Title: Product & Tool Engineer

Job Description

The Tool and Product Engineer is responsible for quoting and implementing new products for Manufacturing Service customers, along with the design/redesign of customer products with minimal guidance. This role involves the development and troubleshooting of production processes used to manufacture products for customers, as well as tool design, procurement, and validation. Additionally, project cost, time, and resource management relating to product introductions and improvements are crucial responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate new product part costs and associated tooling or equipment investments required to produce parts.
• Design tools to be built internally or outsourced with appropriate vendors.
• Direct and train Tool Designers to provide tool designs with current design practices.
• Support quality and production departments in new product introductions and cost reduction projects.
• Maintain tool database with relevant tool descriptions and ownership.
• Develop part production processes to meet quality and customer requirements.
• Manage tool build process, including tool designer/builder selection, entering purchase requisitions, approval of tool designs, tool tryout, and validation.
• Engage with other teams as necessary based on product or processes.
• Provide manufacturing support for other departments as needed for cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Travel as needed to customers and vendors to follow up on projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements that result in cost reductions and/or better quality consistency.
• Learn and use metal processing simulation software to enable product development in quoting, implementation, and production phases.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in tool design, tooling, and product engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in Tool Design or Journeyman Toolmaker with CAD-based Tool Design and Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Tool and Die design relating to Metal Forming and Manufacturing, with ten years of experience preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration with various teams, quality and production departments, and travel to customers and vendors as needed. The role requires proficiency in metal processing simulation software and the use of CAD-based design tools.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
HSA
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Center
Disability/Life Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sheboygan,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,000 - $125,000