Tooling Engineering Lead

Landscape Structures • Delano, MN • 1h ago

Regular Full-Time

Delano, MN, US

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits-of design, inclusion, and play-to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tooling Engineering Lead is responsible for the development, design, and implementation of jigs, fixtures, machines, and tooling systems that support the manufacture and verification of products. Working closely with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and external vendors, this role leads tooling projects from concept through production while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to tooling team members. The Tooling Engineering Lead serves as a key resource for complex tooling and manufacturing challenges, drives continuous improvement initiatives, establishes tooling design standards and best practices, and supports the development of efficient, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

VALUES

Innovation

Commitment and Passion

Integrity

Team and Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, machines, and automated manufacturing solutions.

Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation, partnering with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to tooling team members.

Create and review tooling designs, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, safety, and manufacturability.

Troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing challenges, implementing effective corrective actions and improvements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling performance, standardization, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Train and support production and engineering teams on tooling-related equipment, processes, and best practices.

Serve as the subject matter expert for tooling and fixture design while supporting long-term tooling strategy and automation opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering or related field.

7+ years of experience in tooling, fixture, machine or manufacturing equipment design.

Advanced experience in tooling and fixture development, machine design and manufacturing support.

Experience designing robotic weld fixtures and automated manufacturing solutions.

7+ years of CAD design experience.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.

Experienced mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to other designers, technicians, or engineers preferred.

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

The target salary range is $113-135k, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

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