Tooling Engineer

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Bowling Green, OH, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Other • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage site tooling per Dauch standards: optimize processes and costs, evaluate cutting tool technologies, support CNC machining, maintain tooling documentation (PFET, tooling drawings using AutoCAD), oversee presetting and tooling inventory, troubleshoot machining issues, and quote tooling costs for new jobs while driving continuous improvement.
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Tooling Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Tooling Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Bowling Green, OH location.
The Tooling Engineer initiates, oversees, and implements process optimization and cost reduction projects, evaluating new cutting tool technologies and applying significant cutting tool engineering knowledge. Supports plant production requirements, continuous improvement activities, and processes to optimize perishable and durable tooling and cutting parameters on broad scope of machining equipment.

Job Description:

  • Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the Dauch Tooling System standards. Drives continuous improvement and promotes multi-functional cooperation with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and general stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally.
  • Identifies and supports continuous improvement activities for quality (scrap reduction), productivity (cycle time), and cost (CPU), following the Dauch Tool Testing Procedure and fair testing practices.
  • Maintains technical tooling documentation, including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET), tooling drawings, and tool layouts (AutoCAD or similar).
  • Supports plant tool presetting operations to ensure accuracy, organization, and best practices.
  • Supports the management of tooling inventory, tool reconditioning, and scrap tooling processes.
  • Uses problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machining issues.
  • Quotes cost per unit of new jobs based on tooling selection and expected tool life.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on machining.
  • Detailed knowledge of cutting tools and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining equipment.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years relevant manufacturing experience with focus on machining
  • Detailed knowledge of cutting tools and manufacturing processes
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining equipment
  • Experience maintaining tooling documentation and tool layouts (AutoCAD or similar)

Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, MI
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

Why Work With Us

Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.

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