Senior Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer

Amsted Automotive Group, TransForm Products, is looking for a Tooling Engineer to provide engineering support for new projects, plant operations, and cost reduction projects. They will also support the engineering team on design and creation of metal stamping dies to ensure high quality in design, constructions, and the suitability of tooling for its intended production applications. Must have experience in a 1500 Ton or more stamping environment.

At Amsted Automotive, we're more than just a company—we're a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

Design tooling fixtures, gauges and/or mechanisms as required for manufacturing purposes. Develop blueprints for new and existing tooling designs as per customer or project specifications. Utilize CAD or AutoCAD to analyze existing tooling designs and improve on them. Contact outside sources, when necessary, for cost estimates on tooling, fixtures, gauges, machine components, tool detail and machine work for production or quoting purposes. Prepare detail drawings of tools, dies or machine parts. Assists in the design of dies which will provide maximum productivity and part quality to our customers. Share designs with colleagues and implement any relevant feedback in the new designs. Act as a liaison between Engineering and other departments for trouble shooting and cost reduction purposes. Coordinates the interface between customer design requirements and die shops. Design and test experimental tooling in conjunction with the operations team. Assist in other areas of die design, manufacturing and die start-up. Participates and, as appropriate, leads continuous improvement activities at the facility. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred. At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in a heavy industrial setting. Knowledge about selection of tool steels and PVD coating selections for different applications Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as needed. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.