Tooling Design Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
The Metal Stamping Design Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating tooling, dies, and stamped components used in high-volume manufacturing environments. This role supports product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling suppliers, and production teams to ensure robust designs, efficient manufacturability, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, model, and detail progressive, transfer, and line dies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX).
Create stamping process layouts, strip layouts, and material utilization plans.
Conduct formability analysis, draw simulations, and stress analysis to ensure part feasibility.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to refine part designs for manufacturability (DFM).
Develop die specifications, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
Support tooling build, trials, debugging, and runoff at both internal and supplier tool shops.
Lead root-cause troubleshooting for die performance issues such as wrinkles, splits, springback, and excessive wear.
Optimize tooling for improved production rate, reduced scrap, and extended tool life.
Work with purchasing and suppliers to evaluate tool quotes, timelines, and feasibility.
Ensure all designs comply with safety standards, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Support APQP, PPAP, and launch activities for new programs.
Provide technical guidance to toolmakers, machinists, and production operators as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–10+ years of experience in metal stamping, die design, or tooling engineering.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
Understanding of stamping processes including blanking, drawing, bending, forming, and restriking.
Knowledge of tool steels, coatings, heat treatment, and die maintenance.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience supporting production in high-volume stamping environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with simulation software (AutoForm, Pam-Stamp, etc.).
Background in automotive or appliance metal stamping.
Experience with automation, sensors, or in-die detection.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
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