Tooling Design Engineer
Tooling Design Engineer
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$ 85000 - 95000
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About the Role
This role focuses on the design development and optimization of cold forming and deep impact extrusion processes for metal components. The position plays a key part in tooling design process validation and crossfunctional collaboration to support both new and existing product development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop header tooling based on blueprints product drawings and technical specifications
- Create and maintain design documentation including drawings BOMs and technical specs
- Use 3D modeling and drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks for design creation
- Lead and support the development of cold forming processes including deep impact extrusion
- Collaborate with machinists and operators for prototype tooling fabrication testing and validation
- Analyze tolerance requirements surface finish and material microstructure to ensure quality
- Translate 2D prints into tool designs that meet customer expectations
- Support secondary processes such as thread rolling pressing and machining
- Apply APQP methodologies to support quality planning and development
- Work with ERP/MRP systems to manage engineering and production workflows
- Maintain a high level of familiarity with cold heading operations including multidie and progressive techniques
- Support platingrelated processes before and after forming operations
- Design multidie BOMs for complex component manufacturing
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tooling and progression design for cold heading operations
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of GD&T and standard inspection techniques
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems
- APQP experience
- Familiarity with metalworking dies calipers micrometers and other precision measuring tools
- Handson experience with tool room equipment and fabrication processes
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desired Qualifications:
- 12 years of experience specifically in deep impact extrusion
- Experience working with metals such as copper and aluminum
- Exposure to post and preplating processes in cold forming
- Ability to design and manage multidie tooling assemblies
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience in secondary operations such as thread rolling and machining
- Exposure to 2D animation or visualization tools for engineering applications
- Bonus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Employment Type
Full Time
