Entry Level Tool Design Engineer Jobs

New grad tool design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of CAD work or a relevant internship can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Retail, and Automotive, with employers like AAON, Amcor, and Adient hiring at this level now.

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Open roles13
Top stateOklahoma
Top employerAAON
Top cityTulsa, OK
Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Tool Repair Technician
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Tool Repair Technician
SouthernCarlson, Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Enterprise Data and Tool Risk Analyst
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Enterprise Data and Tool Risk Analyst
City National Bank of Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Compliance & Legal
Data Science
Data Analytics
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead
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US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead
GlobalFoundries
Essex Junction, Vermont
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$88k - $154k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Tool Technician
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Tool Technician
Amcor
Fulton, Kentucky
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Tool & Die Maker
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Tool & Die Maker
Strattec Security Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Quality Control
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Tool Design Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

AAON1 open role
Amcor1 open role
Adient1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Medical Devices
  • Chemicals & Materials

Entry Level Tool Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level tool design engineer job?

Focus on building a portfolio that shows CAD proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and any hands-on design or manufacturing work from coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand tooling fundamentals and can produce clean technical drawings. Certifications in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, lab projects, and capstone designs all help demonstrate readiness when your work history is still short.

Which companies hire entry level tool design engineers?

Companies hiring entry level tool design engineers right now include AAON, Amcor, and Adient, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including manufacturers, defense contractors, automotive suppliers, and industrial equipment companies that bring on junior engineers to support their tooling and product development teams.

Are there remote entry level tool design engineer jobs?

Yes, though most tool design roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level tool design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be at companies where design and review work can be done fully in CAD without requiring physical access to a shop floor or prototype facility.

Are these new grad tool design engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior tool design engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, senior capstone projects, or a strong CAD portfolio as legitimate qualifications. Look for postings that mention training programs, mentorship, or entry level in the job title or requirements section.

Which industries hire the most entry level tool design engineers?

Entry Level tool design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Retail, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they rely on continuous tooling development, fixture design, and product iteration work that is well suited to recent graduates building their first hands-on engineering experience.