What is a tooling development engineer?

A Tooling Development Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and implements tools, dies, molds, and fixtures used in manufacturing processes. They work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure that tools are efficient, cost-effective, and meet product specifications. Their responsibilities may include creating CAD models, overseeing tool fabrication, conducting tests, and troubleshooting tooling issues. Tooling Development Engineers help improve manufacturing productivity and product quality by optimizing tooling designs and processes.