Tooling Engineer

Are you a Tooling Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Transportation Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in manufacturing environments with tooling and production processes?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Plattsburgh, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• This Scope of Work outlines the responsibilities and expected deliverables of the Manufacturing Tooling & Data Management Specialist.
• Over the course of this 6-month assignment, the contractor will support the manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams by organizing tooling assets, updating and maintaining engineering drawings, and ensuring accurate linkage and item setup within the GSI (Global Shop Information) system.
• Perform a comprehensive inventory of all manufacturing tooling, including fixtures, dies, gauges, jigs, and specialty tools.
• Establish and maintain a structured organization system with labeling, storage standards, and tracking methodology.
• Record tooling attributes such as part number associations, condition, calibration requirements, and usage history.
• Implement or improve a check-in/check-out system for tooling management.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to validate tooling availability and identify gaps or replacements needed.
• Drawing Update & Document Control Support.
• Review current engineering drawings to verify accuracy, revision levels, and alignment with production requirements.
• Perform updates to drawings as directed by engineering - including minor drafting changes, annotation updates, revision adjustments, and document cleanup.
• Ensure all drawing changes follow internal document control procedures.
• Upload and maintain revised drawings in the document management system with proper metadata, revision tracking, and linkage to relevant part numbers.
• Identify and assist with the removal or archiving of obsolete or superseded drawings.
• GSI System Data Entry & Item Linking
• Enter and maintain accurate item data, tooling records, and drawing metadata within the GSI system.
• Link relevant drawings, tooling, and specifications to the correct part numbers and BOMs.
• Audit existing item records for accuracy, completeness, and proper linkage.
• Correct inconsistencies or gaps within the GSI database per defined standards.
• Support improvements to naming conventions, standard attributes, and classification hierarchy.
• Completed tooling inventory and status assessment.
• Initial audit of GSI item records with a gap report.
• Updated drawing set with correct revisions and linked records in GSI.
• Implemented a tooling organization system with labeling and location mapping.
• Fully validated GSI data set with corrected information and proper linkages.
• Final deliverable package including tooling database, updated drawing index, GSI audit report, and recommended process improvements.
• High accuracy of data entry and document handling.
• Consistent communication with engineering and operations teams.
• Timely execution of tasks aligned to the project timeline.
• Adherence to all quality, safety, and document control standards.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $36.05 / hr.

Hours: 5X8 hrs/Week.

Length: Temp (6 months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies attract and retain top talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions, including contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services, worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environments with tooling and production processes.

• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CatiaV5) for basic drawing updates.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with GSI.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.