Tooling Designer

Tooling Designer

The Tooling Designer will work in the CAD department at the Tool Shop, focusing on designing plastic injection molds. This role requires the ability to provide clear and accurate prints to be handed over to mold makers. Collaboration with mold makers through the tooling build is essential to ensure correctness. Interaction with vendors and customers is a part of this role, requiring a polished and personable demeanor. The team comprises approximately 30 individuals, including designers, mold makers, program managers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

1. Design injection molds in Cimatron and supply hard copy prints to the team.
2. Coordinate ordering of components.
3. Collaborate with project managers and customers to improve part designs.
4. Work with specialty departments (EDM, CNC, etc.) to ensure quality and job success.
5. Manage data transfers and storage.
6. Guide the workflow through manufacturing.
7. Supply data for outside services.
8. Maintain soft and hard data folders.
9. Collaborate effectively within the departmental team.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years experience in plastic injection mold design.
• 2+ years experience in mechanical drafting, including blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• 2+ years experience designing in 3D CAD.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, injection mold, mold design, tool design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Cimatron.
• Understanding of plastics processing.

Work Environment

The Tooling Designer will report to the Tooling Manager and collaborate with approximately 30 colleagues, including designers, CAD/CAM programmers, mold makers, and print press operators. Interaction with employees from nearby manufacturing plants is common.

The position averages 40-45 hours per week

• Flexible start times between 6:30am and 7:30am.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, resourceful, and demonstrates high initiative.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vicksburg, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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 Vicksburg,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.