Automotive Die & Tooling Engineer — Launch & Optimize

Open Systems Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support high-volume automotive stamping operations across multiple U.S. locations, including Detroit-area sites.

The role focuses on die making, stamping dies, tooling optimization, and launch support, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on die making with engineering responsibilities, expertise in progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool Engineering or equivalent tooling experience.
• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and launch of stamping dies and tooling.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve tooling, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate die tryouts, tooling modifications, and production launches.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve die performance, quality, and productivity.
• Review tooling designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage tooling changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, tool shops, and manufacturing facilities to ensure tooling readiness and successful program execution.
• Support new product launches through on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and process specifications.

Skills

Die making

Stamping operations

Die engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

CATIA

Stamping simulation software

Job description

Open Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support high-volume automotive stamping operations across multiple U.S. locations, including Detroit-area sites.

The role focuses on die making, stamping dies, tooling optimization, and launch support, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on die making with engineering responsibilities, expertise in progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies, and strong