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Tooling Manufacturing Engineer

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
Apr 17, 2026
Description Saronic Technologies is looking to hire a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to join their production team. Saronic Technologies is a defense technology company headquartered in Austin, TX, building autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. The company entered production in February 2025 and has a significant and growing backlog of production tooling needs. This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering team under the Production umbrella. Saronic is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to address its tooling backlog and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. This role is critical for the ideation, design, creation, and ongoing lifecycle management of production support tooling and fixturing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for delivering practical, ergonomic, and efficient tooling solutions quickly. Saronic needs someone who can iterate fast - ten good tools delivered in a month is more valuable than one perfect tool. Key Responsibilities - Design and develop a wide range of production support tooling and fixturing including lifting fixtures, drill jigs, go/no-go gauges, check fixtures, and cutting guides to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. - Utilize 3D CAD software for tool design and create detailed release-ready engineering drawings. - Manage the release of fixture designs and drawings through Saronic's PLM system. - Apply GD&T principles rigorously in all designs to ensure precision, repeatability, and manufacturability. - Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure tooling designs account for dimensional variation in composite and fabricated parts. - Proactively identify tooling requirements on the shop floor, prioritize the backlog, and rapidly deliver functional tools. - Develop and implement maintenance plans for production tooling to ensure longevity and consistent performance. - Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and EHS teams to translate production needs into tooling solutions that are safe and ergonomic for technicians. - Contribute to the refinement and establishment of tooling processes and workflows in a and evolving company environment. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered. - Proven experience as a manufacturing tooling engineer or in a similar role focused on production tooling design. - Expert-level understanding and application of GD&T. - Proficiency in 3D CAD software - NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA - for modeling and drawing creation. - Experience releasing engineering data through a PLM system - Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA, Agile, or equivalent. - Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both engineers and floor technicians. - Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems, and drive solutions at pace in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. - US Person status required. - Austin, TX on-site required. Preferred Qualifications: - NX and Teamcenter specifically. - Experience in a company undergoing significant growth or early-stage process development. - Hands-on fabrication or machining experience - not required to build tools themselves, but this makes for better designers. - Experience considering ergonomics and EHS requirements in fixture design. Skills mechanical engineering, PLM, GD&T, Tolerance analysis, tooling design, NX, Teamcenter, building tools, ergonomics Top Skills Details mechanical engineering,PLM,GD&T,Tolerance analysis,tooling design Additional Skills & Qualifications Candidates should demonstrate a bias for action and fast iteration - this is not an environment where perfection is prioritized over delivery. Ten good tools in a month is more valuable than one perfect tool. Candidates who have only worked in large, mature tooling organizations with narrow scope should be screened for adaptability to a faster-paced, less defined environment. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.