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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Cold Forming
Employment Type: Full-Time On-Site
Position Overview:
A leading precision manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in cold forming processes. This role involves the design, analysis, and validation of tooling used in cold heading and forming operations. The engineer will play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting manufacturing operations, and ensuring tooling is delivered to meet specifications related to quality, cost, and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for tooling innovation and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Design cold forming tools and related gauges that meet blueprint and specification requirements.
Develop, review, and maintain digital tool models, drawings, and documentation.
Perform calculations and run software simulations to validate tool designs.
Generate and track tooling work orders; support procurement and implementation.
Conduct tooling improvement studies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting tooling or forming issues.
Assist in training team members on identifying and resolving tool-related failures.
Ensure adherence to internal engineering procedures and industry standards.
Contribute to cost reduction, quality enhancement, and uptime optimization efforts. Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Strong understanding of cold forming processes and tool design fundamentals.
Working knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering blueprints.
Experience with simulation software for validating tool designs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Capable of managing multiple engineering projects and meeting deadlines.
Proficient in technical documentation and engineering reporting.
Experience with cold forming equipment such as Nedschroef and National machines is preferred.
Background in specifying gauges and tools for precision components with micron-level tolerances is a plus
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