What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Designer position at APEX Tool and Engineering?
Stamping/Metal Forming Company seeks Die Designer of high-precision progressive stamping dies for high-volume production of complex tight-tolerance products. Examples includes: generate flat blank, develop strip layout, blanking and forming station layout, detail component and assembly drawings, etc.
Job Description:
- Generate data/layouts for use in Wire EDM and CNC machining.
- Review customer drawings and specifications for manufacturing feasibility.
- Participate in tooling kickoff, customer specification, design review and follow-up meetings.
- Work with and support Tool Room on tooling and process issues during die fabrication and debugging.
- Work with Tool Room and Project Engineers for successful transfer of tooling to manufacturing.
- Successfully follow tooling project schedules and budgets.
- Evaluate stamping die cost estimates for accuracy.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing complex progressive stamping dies.
- 2-yr. technical degree required; 4-yr engineering degree preferred. Equivalent experience in a hands-on technical position.
- Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD). At a minimum, must be familiar with at least one
2-D CAD design package (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidEdge, CadKey), however, 3-D experience is preferable (e.g. solidworks, ProENGINEER, VISI).
- Knowledge of GD&T dimensioning preferable.
- Knowledge of Wire EDM and/or CNC machining technologies.
- Experience with tool steels and their applications.
- Experience with commonly stamped metals such as cold-rolled steels, stainless steels and copper-based alloys.
- Understanding of die sensors, vision inspection, and die protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Participate actively in a team-oriented environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Life, Disability, 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person