Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer

Salary
Addison, IL
Posted on October 17, 2026
$110,000.00 - $140,000.00

Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer: Elmhurst, IL

Our client is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to play a key role in the development and successful launch of new products within the fastener manufacturing industry. This position owns tooling projects from initial concept through production, developing forming progressions, designing and modeling tooling, and supporting tooling manufacture, debug, and optimization. Working closely with fastener manufacturing engineering, operations, toolmakers, and external vendors, the Tooling Design Engineer will help solve complex forming challenges, improve tooling performance, and ensure new products transition successfully into production.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop forming progressions and tooling strategies based on blueprints, specifications, and product requirements
Model tooling and create detailed component drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Design and revise tooling throughout development, debugging, and production
Partner with internal toolmakers and external tooling vendors to ensure tooling is manufactured to specifications
Oversee and support tooling debug and manufacturing startup activities
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to troubleshoot tooling and maximize production success
Support new product quoting by evaluating tooling feasibility and identifying key cost drivers
Manage multiple tooling projects at various stages while maintaining project timelines and deadlines

Skills & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferred; will consider relevant experience without a degree
Experience: 5+ years of product engineering experience within the cold-forming fastener industry, required
Industry: Fastener manufacturing, required
Knowledge: GD&T, tooling manufacturing processes, and equipment required to design manufacturable tooling; hands-on tooling manufacturing experience not required
Software: SolidWorks or similar, required

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Day one!
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
HSA & FSA
401(k) w/ company match
PTO
And more

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $110,000 – $140,000/year

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Apply today to take the next step in your tooling engineering career.

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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