Cold Forming Engineer

About the Role:
The Cold Forming Engineer leads the design development and optimization of cold heading and cold forming processes to ensure consistent product quality efficient manufacturing and cost-effective production. This role manages tooling design procurement and life-cycle control while providing engineering support to improve manufacturing performance and reduce downtime. The position plays a key role in driving innovation process improvement and operational excellence across fastener and precision metal forming operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design validate and optimize cold heading and cold forming tooling for single and multi-die operations.
• Develop and maintain Methods of Manufacturing (MoMs) Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings in ERP systems such as Epicor.
• Review part prints for manufacturability and recommend design or process improvements.
• Support quoting and cost estimation by analyzing tooling production and subcontract requirements.
• Create and update detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks according to engineering standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for tooling and production-related issues.
• Improve tooling life product quality and process capability through redesign and process optimization.
• Manage Tool Room operations including tooling procurement usage tracking and tool life analysis.
• Implement systems for accurate tool control ordering and usage monitoring.
• Mentor and train engineers technicians and Tool Room staff to strengthen internal expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement equipment upgrades and process standardization.
• Ensure all engineering practices comply with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cold heading cold forming or precision fastener manufacturing.
• Proven experience in cold forming tooling design for single and multi-die headers.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Tool Room operations tooling procurement and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor for BOMs routings and tool tracking.
• In-depth understanding of material properties heat treatment coatings and fastener standards including IFI and ISO.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with automotive and aerospace fastener requirements.
• Proficiency in CNC machining die maintenance and precision tooling techniques.
• Advanced data analysis skills for process optimization and tool life tracking.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost reduction and efficiency improvement strategies.