ConMet'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 ConMet
At ConMet, 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.
ConMet is..
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A division of Amsted Industries.
We're a leading general supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.
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