Tooling Design Engineer
Date: Aug 25, 2026
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Company: Oregon Tool
Work Location:
Portland, OR Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future. At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what's next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we're a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you're ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact. How You Make An ImpactAs a Tooling Design Engineer, you will focus on designing a broad range of tooling including progressive dies, fixtures, gauges, and supporting components. By applying engineering fundamentals to precision tooling applications, you will support manufacturing operations and the commercialization of new products by partnering with Product Design and NPI teams. Additionally, you will work directly with experienced engineers and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and costs of tooling.
The Details:
Complete Design Projects Design and detail stamping dies, fixtures, gauges, and components with minimal guidance. Create and maintain accurate CAD models, 2D drawings, and documentation to standards. Process engineering changes, product updates, and tooling revisions. Manage projects of moderate scope independently. Work autonomously on undefined projects. Support design libraries, standards, and best practices documentation. Drive continuous improvement in tooling, part quality, and production efficiency. Perform additional design, analysis, and documentation tasks as needed. Team Support & Development Enhance technical skills through mentoring and increasing responsibility. Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives. Communicate project status, identify risks early, and deliver on schedule. Seek feedback to improve designs and engineering judgment. Engage experts across the organization to build technical capabilities. Communication and Documentation Prepare BOMs and print packages. Submit ECRs. Provide project status reports and management documents. Present to leadership and external, nontechnical audiences. Document projects, tests, and recommendations for internal use. Conduct design reviews and produce technical reports. Create training materials and instructions.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Design, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering preferred 3-5 years' experience in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, or Fabrication preferred Skilled in CAD software for 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, AutoCAD) Knowledge of machining processes (grinding, milling, EDM), metal stamping, cold forming, and prototype tooling Proficient in 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with data-driven recommendations Effective decision making, teamwork, and ability to work independently Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities Committed to continuous process and technical improvement using performance data Hands-on approach: Support stamping process observation and die trials on shop floor Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Availability Onsite work required; eligible for domestic and international travel
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution) Retirement Savings Plus Plan* Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year Tuition reimbursement program Global company with small company feel Casual work attire Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options Onsite Physical Therapist Onsite Fitness center Public Transit access *Based on geographic location and company performance. Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #Sharper Together.
