Are you a detail-oriented and creative problem-solver with a passion for precision tooling and manufacturing excellence We are seeking an experienced Die Designer to join our team and help drive innovation in our tooling operations.Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design manufacture and distribution of functional hardware office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers specialty distributors hardware chains and major home centers.
Whats In It For You:
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What You Will Get To Do:
- Design stamping tools fixtures press equipment and machining layouts for the tool room using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Supporting continuous improvement and process improvements
- Project management skills
- Responsible for quoting new tools and projects
- Provide error-free designs that are manufacturable accurate and meet project scope
- Participate in tooling design reviews
- Create BOMs and routings in Oracle
- Follow established design guidelines and standards
- Following the tools through there lifecycle including controlling revisions ordering backup punches die steels and components
- Provide technical support to tool room personnel and improvements to manufacturing
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time
What You Will Bring:
- Work Experience: 5 years of die design experience in a metal stamping environment
- Education: Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting or related field
- Certifications: Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
- Computer Skills: Prior experience working with MS Office Suite and ERP systems Oracle a plus