Metal Stamping Tooling & Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Is this you?

• Do you sketch die concepts in SolidWorks or Logopress before your coffee cools?
• Have you shepherded tooling from print to production, aligning internal teams and outside shops?
• Can you read a complex print, apply GD&T like a native language, and troubleshoot a stubborn dimension out of spec?
• Do APQP, PPAP, and ISO feel like familiar territory? Lean ideas always in your back pocket?
• Are you energized by shaving seconds off cycle times and minimizing material scrap?

The work

• Design and develop stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD (SolidWorks, Logopress, AutoCAD).
• Embed safety, ergonomics, and operational needs into every design decision.
• Lead tooling builds with internal/external toolrooms; manage schedules and deliverables.
• Plan/execute trials and validations; debug and resolve issues to stabilize quality.
• Continuously improve material usage, cycle time, press tonnage allocation, and process flow.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production teams.
• Maintain thorough documentation: models, drawings, specifications, and guidelines.
• Recommend and implement improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.

Must‑haves

• High School Diploma/GED and an engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5+ years in tooling design, development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Background in progressive stamping dies.
• SolidWorks proficiency (Logopress preferred) with some 2D design exposure.
• GD&T expertise; fluent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Hands‑on familiarity with tool/die build, debug, machining, and setup/repair.
• Ability to perform root‑cause analysis on part failures.
• Experience with transfer/progressive dies, coil‑fed presses, and in‑die tapping/assembly.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Certified Toolmaker or 5+ years in Tool & Die.
• Apprenticeship completion.
• APQP/PPAP practice; working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Lean/continuous improvement track record.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Perks & growth

• Work style: Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote.
• Bonus program tied to your results and plant profitability.
• Career growth opportunities and meaningful ownership of projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Room to innovate and shape manufacturing excellence.

Proficiencies we value

• GD Troubleshooting; CAD/CAM; Mechanical Design & Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die).
• Tool/Die/Mold repair and setup capabilities.
• PPAP process experience; strong written and verbal communication.

Tools of the trade

• CAD: AutoCAD, SolidWorks (Logopress), Solid Edge.