Tooling Design Engineer

MW Industries Job Opportunities • Addison, IL

16h

About The Position

This role is responsible for the design and development of tooling for metal product manufacturing. The Tooling Design Engineer will analyze blueprints, translate requirements into forming strategies, model tooling, create detailed drawings, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful tooling production and debug. The position requires a deep understanding of cold-forming techniques, tooling materials, and design principles, as well as proficiency in CAD software and the ability to manage high-pressure situations during manufacturing startup.

Requirements

• Capability to run tool making equipment such as EDM machines, lathes, grinders, etc.
• High proficiency in utilizing modeling and drawing software such as Solidworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly collaborative.
• Ability to manage high pressure situations during tooling debug.
• Keen focus on meeting target dates and deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of a variety of cold-forming techniques, tooling materials and design, and costs related to production of metal products.
• Ability to analyze and understand prints.

Nice To Haves

• GD&T knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals for tooling strategy and form.
• Translate requirements into forming progression.
• Model tooling and create tooling drawings for each tooling component.
• Revise drawings as needed during tooling debug or production.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors and internal toolmakers to produce tooling to drawing specifications.
• Oversee tooling debug as part of the manufacturing startup.
• Consult on new product quotes with product engineering team to determine feasibility and cost drivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed