Tooling Engineer

Tool Design Engineer

Design and develop complex metal stamping tools, with a focus on progressive dies, transfer dies, and line dies. Apply advanced knowledge of tool forming techniques to ensure optimal material flow and part quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure tooling meets all performance and production requirements. Lead design reviews and mentor junior designers and toolmakers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze part prints and specifications to determine the most effective tooling concepts and layouts.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and documentation using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, CATIA).
• Support tool build, tryout, and troubleshooting activities on the shop floor.
• Drive continuous improvement in tool design for manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design or redesign tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures to gain better efficiencies.
• Keep records of all tools, jigs, dies, and fixture changes using current engineering documentation practices.
• Prepare detailed tool, jig, die, and fixture drawings according to assignment.
• Maintain and organize the drawing files for tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures in a filing cabinet for reference.

Essential Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of metal stamping and die systems.
• Proven experience designing and optimizing progressive, transfer, and line dies for high-volume metal stamping operations.
• Expertise in tool forming techniques with a demonstrated ability to apply advanced methods to optimize material flow, reduce springback, and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on cost, quality, and tool longevity.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, fixture design, jig, and GD&T.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in tool and die design, with a strong emphasis on metal stamping and progressive die systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.
• Strong understanding of tool forming principles, die construction, and stamping processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Work Environment

The Tooling Department operates in a precision-driven, collaborative, and safety-focused manufacturing environment. Team members work primarily in a climate-controlled tool room and adjacent production areas, where they design, build, and maintain complex stamping dies and tooling systems. The facility is undergoing significant upgrades with the addition of highly automated production lines and state-of-the-art tooling equipment. Team members enjoy a solid benefits package, including 401(k) retirement plans and standard health coverage, in a strong family-oriented culture where people genuinely support one another and take pride in their work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kernersville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.