Die Engineer

Summary/Objective:  The High-Speed Stamping Die Designer is responsible for designing high-speed, high precision, tight tolerance, multi-up dies to fit Bruderer presses running speeds of up to 1,400 SPM while supporting technical issues and tooling enhancements in a fast-moving production environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Design high-speed, high precision stamping dies, components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies based on design standards, current steel manufacturing techniques/tolerances, and product design requirements.
• Support production needs through enhancing and upgrading existing production tools for optimal output, high quality, and fast changeover.
• Schedule tool design, fabrication, and development for new products as well as sustaining projects (e.g. capacity expansions, quality related projects).
• Work directly with purchasing, quality, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, and other necessary groups as a cross functional team to develop products and solutions.
• Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation and file management
• Autonomously plans and schedules own daily tasks, develops solutions to problems utilizing education, experience, and judgment.
• Possibility of WFH is available.

Required Experience:

• 7+ Years’ Experience in designing High-Speed Stamping Dies is required.  Experience in designing dies that average 1000spm – 1200spm is preferred.
• Must have experience of working with tight product tolerances as small as .0002”
• Past experience in Tool & Die Making and hands-on work is highly desirable.
• Experience in engineering design software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Knowledge of engineering steels such as Phosphorus Bronze & Beryllium Copper.
• Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers
• Proficient in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of engineering steels such as Phosphorus Bronze & Beryllium Copper.
• Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations.  May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear).  May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Journeyman Toolmaker a plus.
• College Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is preferred.

Training Required:

• On the job training as appropriate.