Associate Engineer – Tool Design

Schaeffler

Associate Engineer developing and innovating production tools at Schaeffler. Collaborating and optimizing solutions to support major automobile and aerospace manufacturers.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and innovate production tools at the project level
Collaborate on tooling solutions
Optimize production costs
Monitor trends for continuous improvement
Provide technical support during try-outs and pilot phases
Troubleshoot and resolve issues to facilitate smooth transition into series production
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure tooling designs are feasible
Document production tooling processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanics, Production Engineering
Experience in 3D CAD modelling and drafting
Knowledge in GD&T
Experience in Microsoft Office
Experience in SAP
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Assertive approach to solving problems
Extremely self-motivated and driven to achieve results
Continuous improvement approach
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D CAD modellingdraftingGD&Tproduction toolingcost optimizationtroubleshootingtechnical supportcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

excellent communicationability to prioritizemultitaskingassertive problem solvingself-motivateddriven to achieve results

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in MechanicsBachelor's Degree in Production Engineering