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Actalent Tooling Engineer in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Title: Tooling EngineerJob Description
The Tooling Engineer designs and develops injection molds, tooling, and fixtures that support high-quality, efficient manufacturing. This role collaborates closely with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tools meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Tooling Engineer oversees the full tooling lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on plastic injection molding and project management.
Responsibilities
Design and develop new injection molds, tooling, and fixtures based on product and manufacturing requirements.
Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tools meet specifications, production goals, and quality standards.
Review and approve mold designs, material selections, and manufacturing methods to ensure robust and cost-effective solutions.
Oversee tool fabrication, qualification, and validation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues on the production floor, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and recommend design or process improvements.
Manage and support mold trials, analyze trial results, and adjust tooling and process parameters to achieve optimal performance and part quality.
Ensure tools comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including ISO requirements when supporting medical device products.
Maintain accurate documentation of tool designs, engineering changes, revisions, and maintenance history.
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, minimize scrap, and lower overall tooling costs.
Provide technical support for tool maintenance, repair, and refurbishment programs to maximize tool life and reliability.
Coordinate project timelines and deliverables related to tooling, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of experience in tooling design using platforms such as Creo and SolidWorks.
Minimum 3 years of project management experience, including planning, coordination, and execution of tooling-related projects.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with plastic injection molding processes.
Strong expertise in tooling design for injection molds, including tool and die principles.
Proficiency with 3D CAD software, including SolidWorks and Creo, for detailed mold and fixture design.
Experience in process engineering related to injection molding and tooling performance optimization.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T for tooling and molded components.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling and mold issues.
Solid organizational and documentation skills to maintain comprehensive records of designs and tooling history.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Experience working with tool and die shops and external tooling vendors.
Familiarity with ISO standards, particularly in environments that may support medical device manufacturing.
Background in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, scrap, and tooling costs.
Experience supporting maintenance, repair, and refurbishment programs for molds and tooling.
Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously in a growing manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role within a growing, family-owned manufacturing company that is expanding its team due to increased demand. The Tooling Engineer works closely with product development, manufacturing, quality, and external tooling vendors in a hands-on production and engineering environment. The position involves regular interaction with injection molding equipment, tooling fabrication and maintenance areas, and CAD workstations using software such as SolidWorks and Creo. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term tool reliability, offering the opportunity to influence tooling strategy and processes in a company experiencing significant growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.