Tool & Die Engineer

Northwest Die Casting Usa. Mx; Saltillo; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturer in die casting is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer in Saltillo, Mexico. The role involves supporting and optimizing die casting tooling engineering with a focus on robust processes and porosity control. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, especially with laser welding and mold flow simulations. The company offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a Tool & Die Engineer in a die casting environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with squeeze pins and porosity control strategies.
• Experience with aluminum die casting.

Responsabilidades

• Engineer, troubleshoot, and support die casting tools from launch through serial production.
• Design, implement, and optimize squeeze pin systems.
• Run, interpret, and apply mold flow simulations.

Conocimientos

Laser welding

Squeeze pin systems

Mold flow simulation

Root-cause analysis

Herramientas

MAGMASOFT

Flow-3D

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

Tool & Die Engineer – Die Casting (Mexico)

Location: Saltillo / Coahuila, México

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Tool & Die / Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support and lead die casting tooling engineering, repair, and optimization in our Mexico operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience within a die casting Tool & Die department, with strong hands‑on capability in laser welding, squeeze pin systems, and mold flow simulation. This role is critical to tooling robustness, porosity control, and stable high‑volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, troubleshoot, and support die casting tools from launch through serial production.
• Design, implement, and optimize squeeze pin systems (placement, timing, cooling, and performance).
• Perform and support laser welding repairs and modifications on dies, cores, slides, and inserts.
• Run, interpret, and apply mold flow simulations (MAGMASOFT, Flow‑3D, or equivalent) to improve gating, runner design, venting, overflows, and thermal balance.
• Identify and resolve tooling‑related issues such as porosity, flash, soldering, erosion, cracking, and premature wear.
• Support new program launches, tool trials (T0, T1, T2), and production ramp‑ups.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
• Coordinate with external tool shops (local and international) for tool builds, repairs, and engineering changes.
• Review part prints and designs for DFM feasibility, tooling risk, and cost optimization.
• Maintain tooling documentation, repair histories, ECNs, and engineering reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tool life, yield, and OEE.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Tool & Die Engineer in a die casting environment.
• Proven hands‑on experience with squeeze pins and porosity control strategies.
• Working knowledge of mold flow simulation software and practical application in tooling design.
• Strong experience operating laser welding machines for die casting tool repair.
• Solid understanding of die casting tooling systems: cores, slides, lifters, ejectors, cooling circuits, vents, and vacuum systems.
• Experience with aluminum die casting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
• Strong root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving skills in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or Tier‑1 / Tier‑2 manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with vacuum die casting, thermal management, and shot profile optimization.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar).
• Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, coatings, and surface treatments.
• Experience with IATF *****, PPAP, and NADCA standards.
• Ability to communicate in English (technical level preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with the Mexico die‑casting market.
• Growth opportunities within a stable, expanding manufacturing operation.
• Exposure to complex, high‑volume automotive tooling programs.
• Collaborative engineering and production environment.