Die Designer

Our client in Fairfield, NJ is hiring an experienced Die Designer.

Job Description:

- Design and assist in detailing the tooling project for the engineering department

- Support internal and external customers involved in the project and work independently and with a team

- Design high precision progressive stamping dies for high-volume production of complex tolerance products

- Create and modify material, plating and heat treat specifications along with other outside material/process specifications as required

- Process data (layouts) for use in WEDM and CNC machining centers

- Design fixtures, gages, and other custom tooling or equipment as required

- Participate in tooling kickoff, specification review, design review, and lessons learned

- Provide technical assistance to die assembly regarding tooling and process issues during fabrication and debugging

- Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to press room or customer

- Responsible for adhering to tooling project schedules and budgets as established by Project Engineer, Plant Manager or General Manager

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

- Minimum 5 years of experience designing complex progressive stamping dies

- 2 yr. technical degree required; 4 yr. engineering degree preferred.

- Equivalent experience in a hands-on technical position, such as tool & die maker may be considered

as a substitute to degree.

- Proficient in CAD. At a minimum, must be familiar with at least one 2D CAD design package. 3D experience is preferred.

- Basic understanding of the functioning of high-speed stamping presses

- Knowledge of WEDM and machining technologies