Hi, We are hiring for our client and please let me know if you are interested in this opportunity. Location: Multiple possible locations, including Arlington, TX; Marion, IN; Metro Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; Lansing, MI; and Flint, MI. 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 have 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 in metal stamping processes, die construction, and die maintenance. - Lead root cause analysis and resolve 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.
