Tool Engineer Jobs

Tool Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in tooling design, fixture engineering, and cutting tool optimization. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles105+
Top stateTexas
Top employerBoeing
Top cityBastrop, TX
Work type71% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Intel Corporation
Construction Tool Install Engineer (Contract)
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Intel Corporation
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Construction Tool Install Engineer (Contract)
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, Oregon
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$52k - $200k/yr
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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Stellantis
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Tool Engineer- UPE
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Stellantis
Added 1d ago
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Tool Engineer- UPE
Stellantis
Kokomo, Indiana
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
10,000+

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Eos Energy Storage
Software Engineer, Tool Development
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Added 1d ago
Software Engineer, Tool Development
Eos Energy Storage
Edison, New Jersey
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Lockheed Martin
Tool Engineer - E2
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Tool Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$71k - $131k/yr
10,000+

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ALTEN
Tool Technology Engineer
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ALTEN
Added 1d ago
Tool Technology Engineer
ALTEN
Mobile, Alabama
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$80k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Tool Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Boeing
Boeing9 open roles
SpaceX
SpaceX4 open roles
ACL Digital
ACL Digital4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tool engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for tool and fixture design
  • Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
  • Experience with CNC machining processes, cutting tool selection, and speeds and feeds optimization
  • Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and APQP or PPAP documentation in a manufacturing environment
  • Two or more years of hands-on tooling, fixture, or manufacturing process engineering experience

Tips for Your Tool Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume for each specialization

Tool engineers get hired across very different sub-fields. If you design jigs and fixtures, lead with CAD and GD&T. If you focus on cutting tools, highlight speeds, feeds, and material experience. A single generic resume loses both audiences.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists tool engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify tooling improvements on your resume

Hiring managers want outcomes, not responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'improved tool life' with specifics such as cycle time reductions, scrap rate drops, or cost savings from tooling changes you led or contributed to directly.

Target postings that list your exact CAD platform

Tool engineering roles specify CAD software more strictly than most engineering titles. Filter openings by the platform you know best, whether SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo, so your application clears automated screening without needing to explain a software gap.

Prepare for a hands-on technical screen

Many tool engineer interviews include a practical component: a fixture sketch, a tolerance stack-up problem, or a failure analysis scenario on a real part. Review GD&T fundamentals and be ready to walk through your design reasoning out loud, not just your conclusions.

Negotiate around relocation and shop access

Tool engineering is predominantly on-site or hybrid because the work involves physical tooling. When an offer comes in, clarify which facilities you'll be based at and whether relocation support is included before discussing base compensation.

Tool Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most tool engineers?

The companies hiring the most tool engineers right now include Boeing, SpaceX, and ACL Digital, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Washington, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers consistently account for the largest volume of postings.

How many tool engineer jobs are remote?

About 29% of tool engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role typically requires physical access to tooling, machines, and shop floors. Sub-areas like tooling program management, quoting, and supplier development are most likely to offer hybrid or occasional remote arrangements.

How do you become a tool engineer?

Start with a mechanical or manufacturing engineering degree, then build hands-on experience through internships or co-ops in machining, stamping, injection molding, or assembly environments. Develop proficiency in at least one major CAD platform and learn GD&T thoroughly. From there, entry-level roles in process or manufacturing engineering are the most common path into a dedicated tool engineering title.

Can you get a tool engineer job with little experience?

Yes, but you'll need to compensate with technical depth in adjacent areas. Candidates coming from machinist, CNC operator, or manufacturing technician backgrounds have a real advantage because they understand tooling from the shop floor up. Highlighting personal projects, coursework in fixture design, or any exposure to PFMEA and control plans will strengthen an entry-level application significantly.

What does the tool engineer interview process look like?

Most tool engineer interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and CAD experience, followed by a technical interview where you'll work through fixture or tooling design problems, tolerance stack-ups, or failure scenarios. Final rounds often involve a panel with manufacturing, quality, and program engineering stakeholders who assess how you communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams.

Where can I find and apply to tool engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to tool engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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