Tooling Engineer and Mold Maker CAD CAM CNC
Company: Metro Moulded Parts Inc
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity
for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Tooling Engineer /
Mold Maker (CAD/CAM/CNC) Metro Moulded Parts - Keeping Classic Cars
Sealed Tight Since 1918 Location: Twin Cities, MN (on-site in Coon
Rapids) Pay: $45-$60/hour DOE (most hires land $50-$55/hour)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time (40 hours). Overtime available
when you want it. Do You Love Classic Cars AND Making Cool Stuff?
Here's a job where you design it, machine it, and then walk over to
a heated garage full of vintage muscle cars to test-fit your
creation. No, seriously. At Metro Moulded Parts, we've been the
go-to name in rubber weatherstripping and seals for classic car
restorations since 1918. We make door seals, trunk seals, window
gaskets, and all those detail rubber parts that keep a '69 Camaro
from leaking and a '57 Chevy looking showroom-fresh. Our parts ship
to classic car restorers around the world, and we make all our own
tooling in-house. This is not your average manufacturing gig.
You'll work hands-on with aluminum tooling, modern CAD/CAM
software, and brand-new Haas CNC machines. Then you get to validate
your work on actual classic cars. If you've ever wanted a job where
you can say, "Yeah, I test-fit parts on a vintage Mustang today,"
this is it. What You'll Actually Do 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 Tools & Environment
(The Good Stuff) New Haas CNC Machines Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and
Spaceclaim 3D Scanning Access Dedicated 3D Printing Room On-site
Classic Car Garage for test-fitting year-round What We're Looking
For 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 Bonus Points (Nice to
Have): 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 Why You'll Like It Here Simple, clear priorities
with no corporate maze to navigate Direct communication and small
team feel Your work has real impact on the final product See your
parts ship worldwide to car enthusiasts You actually get to work
with cool classic cars Fast-paced but fun environment How We Work
We keep it straightforward. Clear priorities, direct communication,
and no guessing games. We use standard setup sheets, keep files
organized, and focus on cycle time, quality, and getting molds to
"first good part" efficiently. Ready to Apply? Send us your resume
and 1-2 examples of past work if you've got them. Screenshots of
mold designs, toolpaths, or photos of finished tooling are perfect.
We'll keep the process confidential and follow up quickly. Come
join a team where your designs help keep automotive history alive,
one perfect seal at a time. Job Type: Full-time Work Location:
In-person
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