Design and develop stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD (SolidWorks, Logopress, AutoCAD). Lead tooling builds with internal/external toolrooms; manage schedules and deliverables.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portland, TN
Description
Is this you?
Do you sketch die concepts in SolidWorks or Logopress before your coffee cools?
Have you shepherded tooling from print to production, aligning internal teams and outside shops?
Can you read a complex print, apply GD&T like a native language, and troubleshoot a stubborn dimension out of spec?
Do APQP, PPAP, and ISO feel like familiar territory? Lean ideas always in your back pocket?
Are you energized by shaving seconds off cycle times and minimizing material scrap?
The work
Design and develop stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD (SolidWorks, Logopress, AutoCAD).
Embed safety, ergonomics, and operational needs into every design decision.
Lead tooling builds with internal/external toolrooms; manage schedules and deliverables.
Plan/execute trials and validations; debug and resolve issues to stabilize quality.
Continuously improve material usage, cycle time, press tonnage allocation, and process flow.
Collaborate daily with Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production teams.
Maintain thorough documentation: models, drawings, specifications, and guidelines.
Recommend and implement improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
Must‑haves
High School Diploma/GED and an engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience.
5+ years in tooling design, development, or manufacturing engineering.
Background in progressive stamping dies.
SolidWorks proficiency (Logopress preferred) with some 2D design exposure.
GD&T expertise; fluent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Hands‑on familiarity with tool/die build, debug, machining, and setup/repair.
Ability to perform root‑cause analysis on part failures.
Experience with transfer/progressive dies, coil‑fed presses, and in‑die tapping/assembly.
Nice‑to‑haves
Certified Toolmaker or 5+ years in Tool & Die.
Apprenticeship completion.
APQP/PPAP practice; working knowledge of ISO standards.
Lean/continuous improvement track record.
Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
Perks & growth
Work style: Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote.
Bonus program tied to your results and plant profitability.
Career growth opportunities and meaningful ownership of projects.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Room to innovate and shape manufacturing excellence.