Tooling Engineer

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Job title: Tool & Die Engineer

Location: Multiple locations (Arlington, TX; Marion, IN; Metro Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; Lansing, MI; and Flint, MI)

6 months contract with the possibility of extension

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support manufacturing operations and vehicle launch activities within a high-volume automotive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in die making, stamping operations, die engineering, and tooling optimization. This individual will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support the design, development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of stamping dies and tooling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and launch of stamping dies and tooling.
• Provide technical expertise for metal stamping processes, die construction, and die maintenance.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of tooling, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate die tryouts, tooling modifications, and production launches.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve die performance, quality, and productivity.
• Review tooling designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage tooling changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, tool shops, and manufacturing facilities to ensure tooling readiness and successful program execution.
• Support new product launches through on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and process specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent tooling experience.
• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies.
• Experience with die making, die maintenance, and die engineering principles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting vehicle launch programs.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker background.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with stamping simulation and tooling validation processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Desired Background

• Hands-on die maker experience combined with engineering responsibilities.
• Expertise in automotive stamping, tooling development, and launch support.
• Ability to travel periodically between manufacturing locations as required.
• Experience working directly with plant operations, production teams, and suppliers.

OpTech/GTECH are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applying for this role is acknowledgement that automated systems and AI-assisted technologies may be used in recruiting operations.