Metro Moulded Parts ยท 6 days ago
Tooling Engineer and Mold Maker CAD CAM CNC - Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45/hr - $60/hrMetro Moulded Parts has been a leader in rubber weatherstripping and seals for classic car restorations since 1918. The Tooling Engineer/Mold Maker will design and create tooling for classic cars, utilizing CAD/CAM software and CNC machines, while also testing the fit of parts on vintage vehicles.
Automotive
Hiring Manager
Blane Hajicek
Responsibilities
Reverse engineer parts using scan data (bring back what's been discontinued!)
Design aluminum compression molds and injection molds (single and multi-cavity)
Rapid prototype with our dedicated 3D printing room so you can check fit before you cut aluminum
Program toolpaths (Fusion 360 or similar) and create clear setup documentation
Run CNC jobs as needed: prove-out programs, verify tooling, and dial things in
Test-fit parts on classic cars in our nearby heated garage (yes, even in Minnesota winters)
Improve and repair existing tooling for continuous production
Keep things organized with files, revision notes, and documentation so the whole team wins
Qualification
Required
Experience taking tooling from concept to finished, working mold
Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, Inventor, NX... dealer's choice)
Solid CAM skills and practical machining knowledge (feeds/speeds, tooling, setups, verification)
Comfortable on the shop floor troubleshooting CNC machines
Good surfacing and solid modeling chops
Reliable and organized
Preferred
Compression/injection tooling experience
Experience standardizing tool libraries, fixtures, or CAM templates
3D scanning workflow experience
Benefits
Health insurance (company pays majority of premium)
Vision insurance
Optional dental insurance available
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid holidays & PTO
Company
Metro Moulded Parts
Four generations. One mission. Classic cars done right.
Founded in 1918
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase