Manufacturing Engineer Tooling

Company: SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Tooling for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is an eight-month contract position located in Greenville, South Carolina, requiring on-site presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE: This role focuses on optimizing tooling, machining processes, and supply-related costs to support efficient manufacturing operations. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, the position is responsible for analyzing tooling and repair data, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement of machining and tooling strategies. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support SRT (supplies, tooling, repairs) analysis, forecasting, and reordering activities Independently analyze SRT data, including cost and area-based evaluations Drive and support cost-down initiatives and corrective actions Collaborate with tooling suppliers and vendors to optimize tooling and reduce total manufacturing costs Support tooling and machining optimizations across processes such as turning, hobbing, and grinding Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and lifecycle management QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience minimum 5 years in an engineering role Machining, tool & die, or equivalent apprenticeship or technical training may be considered in place of a formal degree REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience working with tooling suppliers and external manufacturing partners Solid understanding of machining processes and tooling optimization NC / CNC programming experience, preferably with Siemens 840D Background in machining, tool & die, or relevant technical apprenticeship (in lieu of a formal degree) Ideal experience in gear machining processes Hands-on experience with CNC machining and NC programming Experience with machining processes such as turning, grinding, and hobbing Automotive machining experience, including steel and aluminum components PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices. FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE : Location: Greenville, SC Type: Full time Overtime: As required Assignment Start: ASAP DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR tvgQyBwBl4

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