Tooling Design Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL About the Role We are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to design and support shop‑floor tooling that enables efficient, repeatable, high‑volume manufacturing. This role is well‑suited for an engineer who comes from a machining or manufacturing, understands how fixtures are actually used, and is comfortable owning designs from concept through production implementation. You'll work closely with manufacturing, quality, and external vendors to develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling that support both production and inspection needs. Key Responsibilities Design and develop production and inspection tooling, including jigs and fixtures, using SolidWorks Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models to support in‑house and vendor fabrication Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend tooling improvements to increase accuracy, repeatability, and throughput Partner with machinists, quality engineers, and production teams to support tool builds, revisions, and implementation Support tooling during production runs by troubleshooting issues and driving corrective actions Ensure tooling designs meet safety, ergonomic, and quality requirements Maintain tooling documentation, revision history, and configuration records Support inspection and quality requirements, including tooling used with CMMs and measurement equipment Required Qualifications Experience in machining, CNC manufacturing, tool & die, or similar hands‑on manufacturing environment Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (required) Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing aids Working knowledge of machining processes, materials, and tolerancing Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (highly preferred) Strong understanding of GD&T Experience supporting tooling in a production manufacturing environment Experience working with external machine shops or tooling vendors Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.