Tool & Die Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support manufacturing operations and vehicle launch activities within a high-volume automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in die making, stamping operations, die engineering, and tooling optimization.

This individual will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support the design, development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of stamping dies and tooling systems.

 Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and launch of stamping dies and tooling.
• Provide technical expertise for metal stamping processes, die construction, and die maintenance.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of tooling, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate die tryouts, tooling modifications, and production launches.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve die performance, quality, and productivity.
• Review tooling designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage tooling changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, tool shops, and manufacturing facilities to ensure tooling readiness and successful program execution.
• Support new product launches through on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and process specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent tooling experience.
• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies.
• Experience with die making, die maintenance, and die engineering principles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting vehicle launch programs.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker background.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with stamping simulation and tooling validation processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Desired Background

• Hands-on die maker experience combined with engineering responsibilities.
• Expertise in automotive stamping, tooling development, and launch support.
• Ability to travel periodically between manufacturing locations as required.
• Experience working directly with plant operations, production teams, and suppliers.