Die Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Die Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in creating manufacturable stamped parts by assisting product and die process engineers, and by designing and detailing components for new or revised dies. This role requires a strong background in progressive high-speed stamping die design, proficiency in 3D solid modeling software, and excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist product engineers and die process engineers

  to create the most manufacturable stamped part, including conceptual strip layout work necessary for manufacturing decisions.

• Design and detail all components for new dies or revised dies

  to support the accurate fabrication of all pieces.

• Supply accurate drawings and/or geometry

  to the internal tool shop or external tooling suppliers.

• Apply the agreed divisional die standards and practices

  , and support efforts for refinement, addition of standards, and growth of die design technology within the division.

• Participate in die design standards review meetings

  .

• Interface with die process engineers, tool shop, external suppliers, and debug toolmakers

  during the build and debug phases of die projects.

• Correct design errors and clarify design intentions

  with appropriate individuals.

• Interface with production plant personnel

  to review design concepts prior to starting capacity dies or die design revisions on existing tools.

• Participate in review meetings on dies

  .

• Keep current on die design technology

  and make recommendations for cost reduction and stamping process improvements.

• Support software customization and development

  .

• Apply optimal design practices

  of the department for consistency, speed, and improved design quality.
• Understand and support company initiatives by embracing its Guiding Principles.
• Understand, support, and contribute to current Company GLSS, International Standards Organization (ISO), and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) management systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualification:

• Required:

  Technical school completion such as Tool & Die Apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Additional education in engineering graphics, CAD, or drafting courses or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Preferred:

  BSME or appropriate AAS degree.

Work Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of

  design, fabrication, building, and debug of progressive high-speed, close-tolerance stamping dies

  .
• Minimum experience designing dies with

  3D solid modeling software

  .
• Previous experience of

  blanking and forming thin gauge spring temper metals

  .

• Preferred:

  Experience designing dies with

  Siemens NX Die Wizard CAD package

  .
• Experience with

  computer programming

  .
• Ability to understand the scope of product requirements for stamped parts and apply appropriate tooling design knowledge to create die designs that satisfy tooling budgets, lead time, and quality expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with Die Process Engineers, Tool & Die Makers, Product Engineers, and production plant engineers to complete projects.
• Good

  organizational skills

  to anticipate, plan, organize, and self-monitor workload.
• A

  self-starter

  who is proactive and takes initiative to influence events to achieve project goals.
• Ability to uphold a high level of

  confidentiality

  with critical manufacturing, tool design, product design, and other technical information.

• Analytical ability

  to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make necessary corrections.

• Verbal and written communication skills

  that demonstrate the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing plants and suppliers for die transfers and meetings.
• Must be a

  team player

  who is willing to cooperate with and consider input from supervisors, co-workers, and members from other areas of the business.