Tooling Design Engineer 5&6
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Tooling Design Engineer 5&6
Objective
Responsible for the design, development, and optimization of tooling systems used in manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including product engineering, maintenance, and production to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative tooling solutions that support operational excellence.
Main Responsibilities
- Design, model, and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, and dies required for manufacturing processes.
- Translate product specifications and manufacturing requirements into effective tooling designs.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide input during product development for manufacturability.
- Perform stress and tolerance analysis to ensure tooling durability and performance.
- Support prototype builds and validate tooling performance through trials and simulations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source, fabricate, and qualify tooling components.
- Continuously improve existing tooling to reduce cycle times, scrap, and maintenance costs.
- Implement standards and best practices in tooling design, ensuring compliance with safety and industry regulations.
- Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of tools.
- Maintain documentation, CAD models, and design records according to engineering standards
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar required.
- Advanced English required
- More than 3 years of experience in tooling design within automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and material selection for tooling. - Understanding of machining, fabrication, and heat treatment processes.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), and PFMEA.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Tooling Design Engineer 5&6
Objective
Responsible for the design, development, and optimization of tooling systems used in manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including product engineering, maintenance, and production to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative tooling solutions that support operational excellence.
Main Responsibilities
- Design, model, and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, and dies required for manufacturing processes.
- Translate product specifications and manufacturing requirements into effective tooling designs.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide input during product development for manufacturability.
- Perform stress and tolerance analysis to ensure tooling durability and performance.
- Support prototype builds and validate tooling performance through trials and simulations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source, fabricate, and qualify tooling components.
- Continuously improve existing tooling to reduce cycle times, scrap, and maintenance costs.
- Implement standards and best practices in tooling design, ensuring compliance with safety and industry regulations.
- Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of tools.
- Maintain documentation, CAD models, and design records according to engineering standards
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar required.
- Advanced English required
- More than 3 years of experience in tooling design within automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and material selection for tooling. - Understanding of machining, fabrication, and heat treatment processes.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), and PFMEA.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.