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 Work Location: Portland, OR  

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what's next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we're a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration - where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you're ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will focus on designing a broad range of tooling including progressive dies, fixtures, gauges, and supporting components. By applying engineering fundamentals to precision tooling applications, you will support manufacturing operations and the commercialization of new products by partnering with Product Design and NPI teams. Additionally, you will work directly with experienced engineers and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and costs of tooling.

Complete Design Projects

• Design and detail stamping dies, fixtures, gauges, and components with minimal guidance.
• Create and maintain accurate CAD models, 2D drawings, and documentation to standards.
• Process engineering changes, product updates, and tooling revisions.
• Manage projects of moderate scope independently.
• Work autonomously on undefined projects.
• Support design libraries, standards, and best practices documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling, part quality, and production efficiency.
• Perform additional design, analysis, and documentation tasks as needed.

Team Support & Development

• Enhance technical skills through mentoring and increasing responsibility.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, identify risks early, and deliver on schedule.
• Seek feedback to improve designs and engineering judgment.
• Engage experts across the organization to build technical capabilities.

Communication and Documentation

• Prepare BOMs and print packages.
• Submit ECRs.
• Provide project status reports and management documents.
• Present to leadership and external, nontechnical audiences.
• Document projects, tests, and recommendations for internal use.
• Conduct design reviews and produce technical reports.
• Create training materials and instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Design, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, or Fabrication preferred
• Skilled in CAD software for 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of machining processes (grinding, milling, EDM), metal stamping, cold forming, and prototype tooling
• Proficient in 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with data-driven recommendations
• Effective decision making, teamwork, and ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
• Committed to continuous process and technical improvement using performance data
• Hands-on approach: Support stamping process observation and die trials on shop floor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Onsite work required; eligible for domestic and international travel

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $90,000 to $104,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options 
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc.will only employ those who are legally authorized to work.Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc.does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g.,date of birth; driver's license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission.This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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