Senior Tooling Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tooling Designer

Location : Central Wisconsin (100% onsite; no relocation)

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent W-2

Authorization : U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required

Salary : Up to $100,000 / year + Full benefits

Retirement & Perks : 6% 401(k) contribution (regardless of employee match), profit-sharing, on-site health clinics

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a foundational leader in North American manufacturing known for cutting-edge production and sustainable operations. We foster a collaborative environment where career longevity is common—many of our team members build decades-long tenures. Enjoy exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Your Role

As our Senior Tooling Designer, you will partner closely with foundry tooling engineers and pattern makers to translate casting requirements into robust tooling solutions :

• Tooling Design & Layout : Develop multi-cavity mold and core box configurations using 3D CAD (PowerShape, Inventor, Creo, NX, etc.), applying shrink, draft, radii, and fillet modifications for manufacturability.
• CAD Modeling & Surfacing : Create accurate 3D models from 2D layouts, perform complex surfacing tasks, and calculate pattern offsets to ensure dimensional precision.
• CAM Support : Provide CNC toolpath-ready models and detailed geometry information to CAM programmers for efficient machining of patterns and cores.
• Documentation & Drawings : Produce comprehensive build, assembly, and material-takeoff drawings for the pattern shop; respond to design inquiries and coordinate material orders.
• Process Improvements : Recommend new tooling technologies and rework strategies; lead training sessions for pattern personnel to elevate shop capabilities.

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What You Bring