Tooling Development Engineer (M/F/D)

Overview

In this role you will lead the end-to-end development of tooling-based termination machines for high-volume wire harness production. You’ll guide cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable solutions that meet quality, cost, and lead-time targets. You’ll apply risk assessment and on-site support to ensure safe and reliable designs, while driving innovation and supplier collaboration. This is a hands-on, impact-focused engineering position at a global technology leader with a strong manufacturing footprint.

Retribuzione / Benefits Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Development Plan

Well-being programs

Responsabilità Lead machine development projects from concept to commissioning

Act as technical lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams

Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and trends

Develop machines meeting performance, quality, cost, reliability, and lead time requirements

Collaborate with global suppliers and review supplier designs

Ensure compliance with CE and other applicable standards

Lead root-cause analysis and risk assessments including FMEA

Provide on-site testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning support

Prepare and maintain technical specifications, designs, and detailed drawings

Review designs for feasibility, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness

Requisiti fondamentali Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience

>3 years of product development and engineering experience

≥2 years of industrial automation experience

Strong mechanical and mechatronic design knowledge

Experience with risk assessments and leading Design and Process FMEA

Proficiency with CAD platforms (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor)

Advanced proficiency with Windows and Office

Excellent written and spoken English

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Effective communication and teamwork

CAD: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor

FMEA methodologies (Design and Process)

CE compliance knowledge