What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Designer position at Jagemann Stamping?
Tool Designer
About This Role
Join our engineering team as a Tool Designer where you'll use your knowledge in metal forming and tooling to help with quotes, product samples, tool designs, and production needs. You'll design new as well as improve current tools and oversee their build and launch. You'll also work with different teams across the company to provide technical advice on both new and existing products.
What You'll Do
Customer Partnership & Product Development
- Collaborate with customer engineers on part feasibility, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturability
- Interpret engineering standards (ASTM, SAE, ISO) and convert customer materials into internal specifications
- Create proposal drawings and determine gauging requirements with Quality Engineers
Strategic Quoting & Process Engineering
- Identify drawing exceptions and estimate material usage/run rates
- Calculate and maintain tooling cost models by press group
- Determine optimal internal/external manufacturing processes (washing, packaging, testing, heat treating, plating)
Advanced Tool Design & Innovation
- Execute complete tool designs including 2D/3D CAD, assembly drawings, and component details
- Perform fineblanking and progressive tool design calculations; conduct design reviews with Toolroom, R&D, and Manufacturing
- Participate in tool troubleshooting and maintain comprehensive tool documentation
- Select appropriate press equipment and specify secondary operation tooling
- Develop and maintain tool design standards aligned with internal capabilities
Process Excellence & Documentation
- Redesign machine components for wear/performance issues
- Develop process parameters and identify key control points
- Complete part and gage drawings; order components for tool builds
What We're Looking For
Required
- Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology degree (completed or in progress), or similar education
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD
Preferred
- Experience in AutoCAD
- Experience in Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel)
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work with cutting-edge fineblanking technology and advanced manufacturing processes
- Collaborate directly with customers on innovative engineering solutions
- Join a team that values technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Immediate Benefits - No Waiting Period
- Complete Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- Financial Security - Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Retirement Planning - 401(k) with company contributions
- Work-Life Balance - Paid holidays and vacation time from hire
- Professional Growth - Paid education programs and career development opportunities
- Health & Wellness - Onsite fitness center for employees and spouses
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about precision engineering and want to make an impact in advanced manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
Apply today at www.jagemann.com
Jagemann Stamping is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.