Die Design Engineer

Koch•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Molex in Lincoln, Nebraska as a Die Design Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design and development of stamping dies that support new product launches and ongoing manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, toolroom, and production teams to deliver innovative tooling solutions that improve performance, quality, and cost competitiveness while supporting the continued growth of our Lincoln facility. Our Stamping Development team supports the design, development, and continuous improvement of tooling used in the production of connector and terminal products. This team partners closely with Product Engineering, Toolmakers, Process Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to bring new products to market and drive operational excellence through innovative tooling solutions.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related technical field OR 3+ years of experience in high-speed stamping, die design, or toolroom operations
Experience designing dies, tooling, or other mechanical manufacturing equipment OR experience supporting high-speed stamping operations, progressive dies, or toolroom environments
Experience using CAD software to create, modify, or review mechanical or tooling designs
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, tooling prints, blueprints, or technical specifications
Experience coordinating technical projects, tooling builds, timelines, cost estimates, or manufacturing improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience designing progressive or high-speed stamping dies
Toolroom experience supporting high-speed stamping operations
Experience with die theory, die troubleshooting, and tooling optimization
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs
Experience with NX, CoCreate, or similar CAD platforms
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Responsibilities

Design and develop progressive stamping dies supporting new product introductions and manufacturing operations.
Lead tooling design projects from concept through implementation, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timeline objectives are achieved.
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Toolmakers, Process Engineers, and Production teams to optimize tooling solutions and manufacturability.
Participate in product design reviews and provide expertise on tooling feasibility, speed, quality, and cost considerations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Support problem-solving efforts by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers and vendors to source tooling components and support new tooling builds.
Contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and quality initiatives that improve manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.