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Stamping Engineer (Progressive Stamping Die exp req)
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 Annual Bonus Potential Benefits
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, IRA w/ Match, Paid Holidays, Vacation
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance available*
Sponsorship not available
Stamping Engineer (Progressive Stamping Die exp req) Description
Our client in the metal manufacturing industry is looking for a Stamping Engineer to add to their team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Reporting to the Plant General Manager, this hands-on role oversees the continual development and improvement of progressive stamping dies and related equipment. Ideal candidates will have worked with tooling and servo press equipment and have direct experience troubleshooting equipment and processes. This role is suitable for an experienced or rising peer leader who wants to train production operators on proper processes and adjustments. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, a strong communicator, and operate with a sense of urgency while remaining easygoing, this could be a great fit. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a stable, rapidly growing family-owned company that values safety, initiative, excellence, service, and trust.
Stamping Engineer (Progressive Stamping Die exp req) Responsibilities
- Develop and manage stamping die assessment and maintenance process
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient stamping equipment and operations
- Maintain inventory of critical spare and replacement parts
- Partner with Toolmaker to build new and repair existing dies
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process performance issues
- Support servo press programming and continuous process improvements
- Train press operators on equipment adjustments and troubleshooting awareness
- Assist in designing and building functional gages for quality verification
- Collaborate with production and tooling teams to improve operational performance
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Stamping Engineer (Progressive Stamping Die exp req) Qualifications
- 3 years progressive stamping die experience required
- Experience with servo press and tool building equipment required
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software required
- Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required
- Advanced communication skills and strong attention to detail required
*A bit about Fort Smith, AR: Fort Smith is known for its affordable cost of living, strong sense of community, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Arkansas River and nearby mountains in Western Arkansas. The city benefits from a stable manufacturing-driven economy, slower-paced lifestyle with proximity to larger regional hubs, and growth in its healthcare and education industries. It truly is an ideal place to live, work, and play for families and individuals alike.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience troubleshooting faulty or poor-performing equipment.
- If you are not local, would you be open to relocating to Fort Smith, AR for the right opportunity?
- The salary for this role is $80,000-$90,000 annual bonus potential. Does that align with your salary expectations?
Experience:
- progressive stamping die : 3 years (Required)
- servo press : 3 years (Required)
- tool building : 3 years (Required)
- troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
- 3D modeling software : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000