Job Title: Tooling Designer

Job Description

Manage a portfolio of 6+ tooling/fixture projects simultaneously. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and charters. Communicate project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and clients. Coordinate closely with design teams in India and Mexico. Gather and translate client requirements into actionable tasks for design teams. Support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement requests from production facilities. Prepare and deliver client-facing status reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 6+ tooling/fixture projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and charters
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Coordinate closely with design teams in India and Mexico
• Gather and translate client requirements into actionable tasks for design teams
• Support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement requests from production facilities
• Prepare and deliver client-facing status reports and presentations

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing technical or capital projects
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, or fabrication processes
• Ability to interpret technical designs and provide meaningful feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Exposure to capital project processes
• Shop floor or fabrication experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required

Work Environment

The role requires working closely with design teams in India and Mexico, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential. There is no requirement for MS Project or other project management software. The environment is dynamic and will involve both New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement requests from production facilities. While bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus, they are not required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.