Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment Engineer – Lead to drive the design, development, implementation, and optimization of mechanical tooling and manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong expertise in manufacturing engineering, mechanical equipment, tooling, and production processes. This is a lead-level position requiring the ability to independently manage complex projects, provide technical guidance to engineers, and deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions based on production requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement mechanical equipment, machinery, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids.
• Modify and improve existing equipment and tooling to enhance productivity, quality, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Lead the complete engineering lifecycle from concept development and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and production handover.
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and performance to optimize equipment utilization, uptime, throughput, and production yield.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for tooling, equipment, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and tooling issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Technology Transfer, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and manufacturing processes into production environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, equipment specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and coach, review, and delegate work to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Lead large-scale projects and manage end-to-end engineering processes with limited managerial oversight.
• Liaise with Technology Transfer and Production teams and provide training and technical support for new equipment, tooling, and associated processes.
• Ensure equipment and tooling solutions comply with applicable quality, safety, manufacturing, and engineering standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify technical risks, and drive timely resolution of complex engineering problems.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing tooling, equipment engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in mechanical equipment and tooling design and development.
• Proven experience with jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges, machine attachments, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience managing complex manufacturing engineering projects from concept to production implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization.
• Experience working with cross-functional and production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve difficult and complex technical problems independently.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to other engineers.

Key Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Tooling & Equipment Engineering
• Mechanical Equipment Design
• Tool & Fixture Design
• Jigs, Fixtures, Dies & Gauges
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning
• Equipment Optimization
• Production Yield & Throughput Improvement
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
• Engineering Project Management
• Technical Documentation
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring