Tooling Engineer Manager

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Tooling Engineer to lead our tooling department in delivering top-notch quality, cost-effective solutions, and exceptional performance. Your role will involve optimizing personnel and machinery usage, adhering to quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tooling department to meet customer expectations in quality, quantity, cost, delivery, and service.
• Optimize the use of personnel and machinery to adhere to quality standards and minimize reworks and inhibitions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of production processes, ensuring their validation.
• Resolve tooling and personnel issues effectively.
• Manage, mentor, and lead a team of tooling engineers, toolroom leads, and mold makers.
• Promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Hands-on experience in molding tooling with at least 2+ years in the field.
• Proficiency in design, mechanical engineering, and engineering management.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment, such as aerospace or semiconductor industries.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma Green Belt and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CAD tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience/trade school.
• At least 8+ years of relevant experience in the field.
• Experience in mold design and tool and die processes.

Work Environment

Join a new team in a very clean and highly regulated environment that complies with all standards. We are currently expanding by hiring three more individuals. Enjoy a culture of teamwork with long-tenured employees, offering stability and various career growth opportunities. The work environment includes comprehensive benefits, healthcare, and vision plans. Embrace a culture of "One West Team" with numerous career path avenues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $98000.00 - $120000.00/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 Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.