Design Engineer

Deep Draw Design Engineer

Salary Range: $75,000–$200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company Description Founded in 1944, Truelove & Maclean has been a leader in high-volume complex deep drawn and progressive die stampings for over 80 years. Globally recognized for quality, dependability, and innovation, we deliver precision-engineered components to demanding industries while maintaining a culture of craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Role Description The Design Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of engineering duties that support all departments, with a primary focus on tooling and fixture design for deep draw transfer presses with progressive die design a plus. This role ensures manufacturability, quality, and efficiency across production while driving process improvements and innovation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Annual profit sharing

The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with US Baird, Waterbury Farrel, and Bruderer presses, and proficiency in SolidWorks and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret customer drawings; apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T ) and blueprint reading skills.
• Determine the feasibility of parts for production on transfer presses, including operation sequence, material requirements, and press selection.
• Estimate time and cost to engineer, build, and develop tooling.
• Design tooling sets , fixtures, gauges, and other devices to ensure manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Support toolmakers with troubleshooting and problem-solving during forming and tooling issues.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Integrate advanced manufacturing technologies and lead new product introductions and process improvement projects.
• Create and maintain technical drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to company standards.
• Maintain and organize drawings and documentation using company software systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of deep drawn transfer press operations.
• Experience with US Baird, Waterbury Farrel, presses required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with geometric tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation.
• Knowledge of basic quality control equipment (comparator, micrometer, caliper, gauge blocks).
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to forecast time and cost for new tooling projects.
• Tool and die maker background desirable.
• Automotive or similar industry experience is a plus.