Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

In your daily job you will:

• Analyze CAD data, 2D drawings, 3D Models of products as the same as customer specifications to define product moldability & manufacturability
• Identify risks related to geometry, wall thickness, draft, undercuts, and tolerances
• Recommend design changes to improve quality, tooling feasibility, and cost
• Participate in design reviews with Product Engineering teams
• Analyze gate location, runner balance, cooling efficiency, and venting
• Participate in Mold Flow reviews to predict potential defects and consider those during tool design
• Create tooling concepts for tooling vendors to optimize cost and manufacturability.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for those products.
• Support RFQ processes and quote preparation
• Launch the projects when TRA approved
• Review tool designs are suitable for tool building and maintenance
• Coordinate with tool builders and vendors during design reviews
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, tooling standards, and internal guidelines
• Release drawings and models when TMA process is approved
• Maintain organized CAD data and revision control.
• Manage engineering changes when are required
• Support lessons-learned implementation in future designs
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Completed bachelor's degree
• +6 years of experience in injection mold design
• Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, or medical
• U.S Visa
• Understanding of tooling principles
• Ability to analyze part designs for manufacturability & moldability (DFM)
• Proficiency in technical drawings interpretation (GD&T, tolerances)
• Knowledge of mold components, also gates, runners, cooling, ejection.
• Knowledge of steel selection, heat treatment, and surface finishes
• CAD proficiency, NX preferred
• Experience supporting tool tryouts, troubleshooting
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
• Experience participating in design reviews and cross functional meetings
• Ability to challenge quotations and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Hands on tool building or mold maintenance experience
• Advanced English: written and spoken
• Knowledge of plastic materials, properties, and processing behavior is preferred

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Saltillo, Mexico

Job ID: Aptiv-J000696701

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-25T21:00:37