Tooling engineer

Tooling engineers design and develop the moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures that manufacturing relies on to make parts accurately and repeatably. The work combines CAD and CAM design with troubleshooting machining defects and validating tooling in physical production, especially for non-standard parts.

They work in manufacturing — automotive, plastics, metalworking, and consumer goods. The role suits hands-on, practical engineers who enjoy the precise craft of tooling and the direct link between a well-made fixture and a production line that runs cleanly.