DESIGN ENGINEER

We are currently seeking a DESIGN ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret customer drawings; apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading skills.
• Determine the feasibility of parts for production on transfer presses, including operation sequence, material requirements, and press selection.
• Estimate time and cost to engineer, build, and develop tooling.
• Design tooling sets, fixtures, gauges, and other devices to ensure manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Support toolmakers with troubleshooting and problem-solving during forming and tooling issues.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Integrate advanced manufacturing technologies and lead new product introductions and process improvement projects.
• Create and maintain technical drawings in SolidWorks and Inventor, adhering to company standards.
• Maintain and organize drawings and documentation using company software systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of deep drawn transfer press operations.
• Experience with US Baird, Waterbury Farrel, and/or Bruderer presses required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Inventor preferred.
• Familiarity with geometric tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation.
• Knowledge of basic quality control equipment (comparator, micrometer, caliper, gauge blocks).
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to forecast time and cost for new tooling projects.
• Tool and die maker background highly desirable.
• Automotive or similar industry experience is a plus.