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Gestamp

Senior Tooling Engineer-Chattanooga I

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

The Senior Tooling Engineer has full responsibility for the control, quality, throughput and safety of the tool & die process for all three (3) shifts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinate Launch ...

Belcan

Sr Tooling Development Engineer

Garden City, NY

$110K - $145K/yr

Job Title: Sr Tooling Development Engineer Pay: $110,000-$145,000 Location: Garden City, NY Zip code: 11530 Start Date: Immediate Tags: #ToolingDevelopmentEngineerjobs ; #GardenCityjobs; #INDREG The ...

Ametek

Sr. Tooling Development Engineer

Garden City, NY · On-site

The Senior Tooling Development Engineer will own the full lifecycle of tooling design, building, and implementation of fixtures, tools, and rigs for our newest products. Working collaboratively with ...

Belcan, LLC

Sr Tooling Development Engineer

Garden City, NY · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Job Title: Sr Tooling Development Engineer Pay: $110,000-$145,000 Location: Garden City, NY Zip code: 11530 Start Date: Immediate Tags: #ToolingDevelopmentEngineerjobs; #GardenCityjobs; #INDREG The ...

Ametek

Sr. Tooling Development Engineer

Garden City, NY · On-site

The Senior Tooling Development Engineer will own the full lifecycle of tooling design, building, and implementation of fixtures, tools, and rigs for our newest products. Working collaboratively with ...

GE Appliances

Tooling Engineer - Metals

Louisville, KY · On-site

Support metal stamping tooling and equipment procurement projects in partnership with senior/principal tooling and advanced development engineers * Assist with project management, specification ...

medplast

Principal Tooling Engineer

San Antonio, TX

The Principal Tooling Engineer is a senior individual contributor providing advanced tooling support focused on on-site tool design, troubleshooting, and mold diagnostics to stabilize production ...

medplast

Principal Tooling Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Principal Tooling Engineer is a senior individual contributor providing advanced tooling support focused on on-site tool design, troubleshooting, and mold diagnostics to stabilize production ...

medplast

Principal Tooling Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Principal Tooling Engineer is a senior individual contributor providing advanced tooling support focused on on-site tool design, troubleshooting, and mold diagnostics to stabilize production ...

Viant

Principal Tooling Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Principal Tooling Engineer is a senior individual contributor providing advanced tooling support focused on on-site tool design, troubleshooting, and mold diagnostics to stabilize production ...

Legend Brands

Tooling Engineer II/Senior

Burlington, WA · On-site

$86K - $105K/yr

Legend Brands is looking for a talented, career-driven individual with unique skills to help us meet our exciting growth goals in the role of Tooling Engineer II/Senior at our Burlington, WA location.

Legend Brands

Tooling Engineer II/Senior

Burlington, WA

$86K - $105K/yr

Legend Brands is looking for a talented, career-driven individual with unique skills to help us meet our exciting growth goals in the role of Tooling Engineer II/Senior at our Burlington, WA location.

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior tooling engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Senior Tooling Engineers?

Senior Tooling Engineers are specialized professionals responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the tools, molds, and fixtures used in manufacturing processes. They play a key role in ensuring that production equipment is efficient, safe, and capable of producing high-quality parts. Senior Tooling Engineers often lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing workflows. Their expertise is essential in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Tooling Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Tooling Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of tool design, manufacturing processes, materials science, and typically a degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, mold flow analysis tools, and experience with CNC machinery or related certifications are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high-quality tool production, efficient project execution, and seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Tooling Engineers when introducing new tooling solutions to manufacturing processes?

Senior Tooling Engineers often encounter challenges such as aligning new tooling solutions with existing manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal production downtime during implementation, and maintaining high product quality standards. They also need to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including design, production, and quality assurance—to address unforeseen issues and optimize the tooling for efficiency and safety. Balancing cost-effectiveness with innovation is another key aspect, as is staying updated with the latest industry technologies and standards.
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Senior Tooling Engineer-Chattanooga I

Senior Tooling Engineer-Chattanooga I

Gestamp

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact.
The Senior Tooling Engineer has full responsibility for the control, quality, throughput and safety of the tool & die process for all three (3) shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate Launch activities (design reviews, buyoff activities at die shops and home line). Ensuring all new tooling meets safety and throughput goals.
  • Responsible for Engineering Change activities (quoting, outsourcing, design reviews, buyoffs and run offs at home line, keep tracker of engineering change activities).
  • Continuous improvement leader for material saving, throughput activities, process improvements, quality improvements and other improvement plans.
  • Work closely with Quality department and customers to improve build issues and quality scores.
  • Trains tool & die with specific procedures (spotting, machining and engineering change procedures).
  • Reviews departmental KPI's and determines improvement objectives.
  • Document and assess repairs made to improvement and engineering projects.
  • Ensure adherence to safety rules and PPE.
  • Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
  • Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors).
  • Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • 8+ years automotive tooling experience preferred.
  • 10+ years in tool & die, with a journeyman card required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
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