As a Tooling Engineer, you will need to master following:

• ICT software specifications
• engineering processes

More generally, a tooling engineer is also versed in:

• CAD software
• CAE software
• adjust engineering designs
• approve engineering design
• build a product's physical model
• create a product's virtual model
• determine production feasibility
• engineering principles
• estimate duration of work
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• industrial engineering
• manufacturing processes
• mathematics
• mechanics
• multimedia systems
• perform scientific research
• physics
• production processes
• provide cost benefit analysis reports
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• read engineering drawings
• reverse engineering
• technical drawings
• use CAD software
• use computer-aided engineering systems
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• plan allocation of space
• 3D modelling
• advise customers on new equipment
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• analyse production processes for improvement
• attend trade fairs
• communicate with customers
• design prototypes
• determine production capacity
• electromechanics
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• liaise with engineers
• manage health and safety standards
• manage supplies
• material mechanics
• monitor production developments
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform market research
• plan manufacturing processes
• render 3D images
• set production facilities standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• train employees
• use CAM software