Senior Level Tooling Engineer Jobs
Senior level tooling engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of tooling strategy, program outcomes, and the teams or projects that deliver them. Openings are predominantly on-site with a growing hybrid share, concentrated in Automotive, Technology & Software, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Airwallex, Slate Auto, and Nuro hiring at this level now.
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Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location: Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149
Company: Aptar Group
Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.
Senior Industrialization Engineer, Tooling
Reports to: Manager, Industrialization
Location: Mukwonago, WI
Travel: yes
The Senior Industrialization Engineer leads industrialization activities for complex, cross-functional projects and ensures the manufacturability of new products, effective specification and qualification of equipment, and successful product launches. This role applies advanced knowledge of molds, automation, manufacturing processes, process capability, equipment qualification, and safety to deliver results across suppliers, sites, and regional stakeholders.
As a Senior Industrialization Engineer, You Will:
- Lead cross-functional manufacturability reviews, challenge design assumptions, and drive recommendations that improve product and process robustness.
- Develop equipment and process strategies, translate product needs into robust technical specifications, and lead supplier selection and procurement activities.
- Plan and lead FAT, SAT, process trials, equipment qualification, and site acceptance activities, ensuring technical requirements and launch criteria are achieved.
- Ensure equipment and processes meet applicable safety standards and regulations, leading risk identification and resolution through installation, transfer, and production launch.
- Establish capable and repeatable manufacturing processes using data analysis, structured experimentation, Early Management, TPM, and value stream engineering principles.
- Structure solutions to complex technical problems, challenge assumptions, identify and mitigate project risks, and mobilize cross-functional resources.
- Lead the industrialization discipline on moderate-to-high complexity projects involving new technology, multiple suppliers, sites, or regional stakeholders, managing technical scope, timing, cost, and performance.
- Represent Industrialization in project, customer, and leadership discussions, clearly communicating technical decisions, risks, status, and recommendations.
- Teach and mentor engineers, introduce improved techniques and standards, and capture lessons learned to strengthen industrialization capability.
Who We are Looking For
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Mechanical, or another relevant technical field)
Preferred: Advanced technical degree or relevant professional certification
Required:
Experience
- Significant experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, tooling, automation, or equipment development.
- Demonstrated history of leading successful equipment installations and product launches into commercial production.
- Advanced knowledge of injection mold design and manufacturing, injection molding, automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, process capability, equipment qualification, and manufacturability.
- Strong project engineering and supplier management experience, including equipment specification, procurement, FAT/SAT, Early Management, TPM, and value stream engineering.
Skills / Abilities
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, analyze and summarize complex data, and manage technical and project risk.
- Ability to influence across a matrix environment and lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and site stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and improve methods, standards, and team capability.
- Strong oral, written, technical documentation, and presentation skills, including the ability to represent Aptar with customers and leadership.
- Fluent in English.
Travel Requirements
Travel required based on business and project needs.
Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees
An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
Contribute to the communities where we reside.
Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Stay updated on career opportunities by following us on social media @AptarGroup!
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location: Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149
Company: Aptar Group
Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.
Senior Industrialization Engineer, Tooling
Reports to: Manager, Industrialization
Location: Mukwonago, WI
Travel: yes
The Senior Industrialization Engineer leads industrialization activities for complex, cross-functional projects and ensures the manufacturability of new products, effective specification and qualification of equipment, and successful product launches. This role applies advanced knowledge of molds, automation, manufacturing processes, process capability, equipment qualification, and safety to deliver results across suppliers, sites, and regional stakeholders.
As a Senior Industrialization Engineer, You Will:
- Lead cross-functional manufacturability reviews, challenge design assumptions, and drive recommendations that improve product and process robustness.
- Develop equipment and process strategies, translate product needs into robust technical specifications, and lead supplier selection and procurement activities.
- Plan and lead FAT, SAT, process trials, equipment qualification, and site acceptance activities, ensuring technical requirements and launch criteria are achieved.
- Ensure equipment and processes meet applicable safety standards and regulations, leading risk identification and resolution through installation, transfer, and production launch.
- Establish capable and repeatable manufacturing processes using data analysis, structured experimentation, Early Management, TPM, and value stream engineering principles.
- Structure solutions to complex technical problems, challenge assumptions, identify and mitigate project risks, and mobilize cross-functional resources.
- Lead the industrialization discipline on moderate-to-high complexity projects involving new technology, multiple suppliers, sites, or regional stakeholders, managing technical scope, timing, cost, and performance.
- Represent Industrialization in project, customer, and leadership discussions, clearly communicating technical decisions, risks, status, and recommendations.
- Teach and mentor engineers, introduce improved techniques and standards, and capture lessons learned to strengthen industrialization capability.
Who We are Looking For
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Mechanical, or another relevant technical field)
Preferred: Advanced technical degree or relevant professional certification
Required:
Experience
- Significant experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, tooling, automation, or equipment development.
- Demonstrated history of leading successful equipment installations and product launches into commercial production.
- Advanced knowledge of injection mold design and manufacturing, injection molding, automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, process capability, equipment qualification, and manufacturability.
- Strong project engineering and supplier management experience, including equipment specification, procurement, FAT/SAT, Early Management, TPM, and value stream engineering.
Skills / Abilities
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, analyze and summarize complex data, and manage technical and project risk.
- Ability to influence across a matrix environment and lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and site stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and improve methods, standards, and team capability.
- Strong oral, written, technical documentation, and presentation skills, including the ability to represent Aptar with customers and leadership.
- Fluent in English.
Travel Requirements
Travel required based on business and project needs.
Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees
An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
Contribute to the communities where we reside.
Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Stay updated on career opportunities by following us on social media @AptarGroup!
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
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Senior Level Tooling Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level tooling engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who can own tooling programs from concept through production, not just execute tasks handed to them. Candidates who stand out bring a history of resolving complex tooling failures, driving DFM improvements, and leading cross-functional teams through tool qualification and launch. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior engineers and influenced process decisions above your immediate role signals readiness for senior responsibilities.
Which companies hire senior level tooling engineers?
Companies hiring senior level tooling engineers right now include Airwallex, Slate Auto, and Nuro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and automotive suppliers that run high-volume or high-precision tooling programs requiring deep technical ownership.
Are there remote senior level tooling engineer jobs?
Yes, though most tooling engineering roles require hands-on access to equipment, so full remote is relatively uncommon. About 0% of senior level tooling engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program management or systems engineering roles where design reviews and supplier coordination can happen off-site while fabrication stays local.
What makes a tooling engineer role senior level?
Senior level tooling engineer roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence rather than task completion. At this stage, you are expected to set tooling strategy, make final calls on design and material selection, lead tool qualification efforts, and mentor less experienced engineers. You are accountable for program outcomes, budget adherence, and cross-functional alignment with manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
Which industries hire the most senior level tooling engineers?
Senior Level tooling engineer roles concentrate in Automotive, Technology & Software, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-tolerance tooling programs where senior expertise directly affects production reliability, launch timing, and long-term cost control.