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Hiring: Mechanical Engineer / Tool & Die Designer

$25 - $35 per hour
Full-time

Thriveitech LLC

Hiring: Mechanical Engineer / Tool & Die Designer
Cheshire, CT (Onsite)
Full-Time
$25–$35/hr
3+ Years Experience

We are hiring for a well-established, fourth-generation manufacturing company specializing in precision-engineered hardware products.

If you have strong SolidWorks skills and experience designing progressive stamping tools , this is a solid opportunity to grow in a stable manufacturing environment with clear advancement potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design punches, dies, and progressive stamping tools
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for efficient, cost-effective designs
• Manage multiple tooling projects
• Improve tooling performance and production efficiency

Required Skills

• SolidWorks (advanced modeling & drawings)
• GD&T knowledge
• Tool & die design experience (progressive stamping preferred)
• Manufacturing environment experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
OR
• Associate degree + 2 years tooling experience
OR
• 3–4+ years direct tooling design experience

Benefits

✔ 401(k) with match
✔ Health insurance + HSA/FSA
✔ Life insurance
✔ PTO
✔ Professional development support

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to View email address on careerspage.io
Subject: Mechanical Engineer – Cheshire, CT

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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