Con Met’s Monterrey, Mexico manufacturing site is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and improve tooling, fixtures, and inspection solutions that support casting, machining, and manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, support new product launches, and ensure tooling meets quality, cost, and timing requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for production processes Support new product development and process changes with tooling concepts and implementation Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve product and process standardization Troubleshoot tooling and process issues; lead root‑cause analysis as needed Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure tooling readiness and reliability Review part and process requirements to ensure tooling meets dimensional, functional, and safety standards Coordinate tooling trials, validation, run‑off, and production launch support Maintain drawings, BOMs, and technical records related to tooling systems Support quoting, tooling estimates, vendor selection, and supplier coordination Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on cost, quality, safety, throughput, and scrap reduction Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, tooling, fixture design, or manufacturing engineering Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, machining, casting, assembly, and inspection methods Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T Strong problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills Excellent communication, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills Experience working in a high‑volume manufacturing environment preferred Ability and willingness to travel Preferred Experience Experience with casting, machining, trim, or inspection fixture design Familiarity with APQP, validation, and launch readiness processes Exposure to supplier coordination, tooling procurement, or quotation support Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives English fluency is required What Success Looks Like Tooling solutions are delivered on time and support smooth production launches Tooling issues are resolved quickly through strong technical support and root‑cause analysis Manufacturing teams have reliable, efficient tools that improve throughput and consistency Continuous improvement efforts lead to measurable gains in cost, quality, and productivity Why Con Met
At Con Met, you’ll be part of a team committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. Our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team plays a key role in developing and improving the processes that support our products and customers.
Con Met is…A division of Amsted Industries. We’re a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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