Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Stamping Die Designer

Location: Bristol, IN
Salary: $100-120k
Hire Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Schedule: Onsite

About the Opportunity

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Bristol, IN, to hire an experienced Senior Stamping Die Designer. This is a hands-on design opportunity with a company specializing in progressive stamping dies, precision tooling, and custom machine building.

The ideal candidate brings extensive stamping die design experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and the ability to develop complex tooling solutions from concept through production. Experience with LogoPress is preferred, but the company is willing to train an experienced die designer.

What You'll Do

• Design progressive, compound, draw, and transfer stamping dies using SolidWorks and LogoPress.

• Develop detailed die layouts, strip layouts, assembly drawings, and tooling documentation.

• Support custom machine design projects, including fixtures, mechanisms, and automated tooling.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Tooling teams to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.

• Troubleshoot existing stamping dies and improve tooling performance, reliability, and longevity.

• Support tool tryouts, design modifications, and production launches.

• Apply metal forming principles, material behavior, GD&T, and DFM throughout the design process.

• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, BOMs, and design revisions.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of stamping die design experience required.

• Strong SolidWorks proficiency required.

• LogoPress experience strongly preferred; training available for candidates with extensive stamping die design experience.

• Experience designing progressive, compound, draw, or transfer dies.

• Strong understanding of metal forming, material behavior, tooling design, and GD&T.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

• Experience working directly with toolmakers, machinists, and manufacturing teams.

• Strong mechanical design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Custom machine design or automation experience.

• Fine blanking or high-precision stamping experience.

• Automotive or industrial manufacturing background.

• Hands-on tool and die or shop floor experience.

• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral program

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Long-term growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a smaller, collaborative engineering team where your designs directly impact manufacturing and production. You'll work on a variety of challenging projects, from complex stamping dies to custom machinery, with the opportunity to take ownership of your designs and see them through production.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.