Tooling Engineer

Flextronics

2 - 5 years

Illinois

Posted: 05/04/2026

Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 03-10-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-30-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Tooling Engineer located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the potential candidate would be responsible for designing and engineering tooling protocols for molds, jigs and fixtures as required to meet products specifications.

What a typical day looks like:

Design and engineer moderately complex tooling protocols for molds, jigs, and fixtures as per product specifications.
Participate in design reviews. Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) evaluation.
Validation for the molding designs and troubleshooting tooling issues.
Implement cost effective tool design changes.
Collaborate with other team members to qualification, sampling, and final part approval.
Provide status reports as per established schedule.
Prepare and maintain documentation related to tool room equipment.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience and training for 8+ years of related experience in thermoplastics, thermosets, injection molding (e.g. product design, validation of tools), mold flows, troubleshooting and resolving tooling issues, strong familiarity with molding processes.
Proficient with use of the tools, experience with electronic assembly: color code, component, and schematics.
Experience with PCB operations. Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer. Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools. Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools.

MF15

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$119,300.00 USD - $164,100.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

About Company

Flex, formerly Flextronics, is a global leader in supply chain solutions and contract manufacturing. It provides end-to-end services, including design, engineering, and logistics for industries like electronics, automotive, and healthcare, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.