What are the responsibilities and job description for the Progressive Die Designer position at Lyons Tool & Die Company?
We are seeking an experienced Progressive Die Designer with previous experience in a metal stamping environment. Will need knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Participation in die design reviews, DFM, prototyping and development activities are routine. Cost estimating experience a plus.
Essential Job Functions:
- Designs progressive dies, tools, fixtures, and gages per customer specifications, and/or in accordance with Lyons Standards.
- Produces detailed drawings, specifications, and component lists.
- Provides strip layouts and assembly drawings to customers for external design reviews, as required.
- Issues engineering drawings upon completion of the design.
- Updates engineering drawings per Toolmaker’s notes and mark-ups, if any, upon completion of build.
- Solicits quotations for all components associated with the build of the tool.
- Generates bills of material for raw materials and purchased components.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Previous experience designing complex progressive dies, in a manufacturing environment, is required.
- Experience utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD required
- 5 years of stamping die design experience
- Cost estimating experience a plus
Lyons is a manufacturer of Complex Metal Stampings, CNC Machined Parts, Mechanical Assemblies, Progressive Dies and Rapid Prototypes. We are an AS9100:D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and ITAR registered company.