Tooling Design Specialist

Metalsa; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalsa in Apodaca, Mexico is seeking a Tooling Design Specialist to join our Tooling Design team. You will be the technical authority who reviews, audits and approves forming tool designs before they reach the shop floor, ensuring every die is manufacturable, robust and cost efficient.

You will collaborate with tooling suppliers, plant teams and product/process engineering to optimize geometry, support VAVE and tooling cost reduction, and run simulations or prototype trials to confirm tool

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in forming technology.
• Expert die design skills for stamping and defining the process for a part.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving supplier tooling designs.
• Experience with hot forming, roll forming, tube bending or hydroforming is a plus.
• Experience with chassis or automotive structures is a plus.
• Experience with forming simulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit and approve tooling designs before they reach the shop floor.
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers on design feedback and technical solutions.
• Run audits at the plant and align teams on tooling requirements.
• Participate in tooling procurement, validating specifications and approving designs.
• Apply the Global Die Construction Standard (GDCS) and feed lessons learned back into it.
• Partner with product and process engineering to optimize part geometry and reduce tooling cost.
• Run simulations, virtual validations or prototype trials to confirm tool meet process requirements.
• Support the shop floor and tool maintenance teams with troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Analyze tool performance data and propose improvements in design, materials or construction methods.

Skills

Die design

Stamping processes

Supplier design review

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

We are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry. We manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation and our planet.

If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision on future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information visit: metalsa.com

Mission

We are looking for a Tooling Design Specialist to join our Tooling Design team in Apodaca. You will be the technical authority who reviews, audits and approves forming tool designs before they reach the shop floor, making sure every die is manufacturable, robust and cost efficient. When a supplier says something can't be done, you will be the one who shows how it can.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit and approve all tooling designs, catching issues that could affect production before tools go to fabrication.
• Work with tooling suppliers on design feedback and technical solutions for stamping, hot forming, roll forming, tube bending and hydroforming tools.
• Run audits at the plant and align plant teams on tooling requirements.
• Take part in tooling procurement, validating specifications and approving designs before fabrication.
• Apply the Global Die Construction Standard (GDCS) and feed lessons learned back into it.
• Partner with product and process engineering to optimize part geometry, supporting VAVE and tooling cost reduction.
• Run simulations, virtual validations or prototype trials to confirm tools meet process requirements.
• Support the shop floor and tool maintenance teams with troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Analyze tool performance data and propose improvements in design, materials or construction methods.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in forming technology.
• Expert die design skills for stamping, with the ability to define the process for a part from its geometry.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving supplier tooling designs.
• Expert user of NX or CATIA; AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of stamping processes and new generation materials.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Experience with hot forming, roll forming, tube bending or hydroforming is a plus.
• Experience with chassis or automotive structures is a plus.
• Experience with forming simulation is a plus.