Design Drafter/Engineering Support

MRA-The Management Association; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Winco Stamping in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Design Drafter / Engineer to support tooling design and development for metal stampings. Translate customer designs into functional tooling, programs, and processes, bridging engineering and production.

The role requires CAD proficiency (SolidWorks), blueprint reading, and CAM software familiarity; responsibilities include creating tooling designs, drawings, CNC programs, and ensuring designs are manufacturable.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Engineering, Drafting, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on CAD/CAM or CNC programming experience considered.
• Experience in manufacturing or tooling environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain tooling designs using CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Develop detailed drawings for new tooling and tool modifications.
• Support the transition and standardization of design systems and software.
• Generate CNC programs and support machining processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Interpret customer prints and translate them into tooling concepts and designs.
• Assist in building routers and documentation for production processes.
• Revise and improve existing designs for efficiency, quality, and performance.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD/CAM

Read blueprints

CNC concepts

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Engineering/Drafting

CAD/CAM or CNC programming experience

Tools

CAMWorks

Job description

Design Drafter/Engineering Support

Winco Stamping

Menomonee Falls, WI

$60,000 - $80,000

ABOUT YOU

Are you someone who enjoys building, designing, and figuring out how things work? Do you like seeing a product go from concept to a finished tool or part? In this role, you'll work closely with a small team, supporting estimating, tooling, and production by creating designs and programs that directly impact what we build.

We're looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn. Whether you're an experienced designer/engineer or someone earlier in your career with strong CAD skills, this role offers the opportunity to grow. If you take pride in your work, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that brings customer designs to life, we're ready to support your development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Design Drafter / Engineer, you will support the design and development of tooling used to produce metal stampings. This role bridges engineering and production-translating customer designs into functional tooling, programs, and processes that can be built and run efficiently on the shop floor.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain tooling designs using CAD software (primarily SolidWorks)
• Develop detailed drawings for new tooling and tool modifications
• Support the transition and standardization of design systems and software
• Generate CNC programs and support machining processes
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure designs are manufacturable
• Interpret customer prints and translate them into tooling concepts and designs
• Assist in building routers and documentation for production processes
• Revise and improve existing designs for efficiency, quality, and performance

Growth Opportunities

• Take on increasing ownership of tooling design and development
• Support continuous improvement and standardization efforts
• Grow into a lead engineering or advanced design role over time

JOB DETAILS

• Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
• Hours: First Shift

ABOUT WINCO STAMPING

At Winco Stamping, we deliver On-Time, Quality Metal Stampings, and our passion lies in Forming Metals & Relationships! Our dedication to excellence permeates every aspect of our operations, from our talented team and superior products to the comprehensive benefit and compensation plans we offer. We prioritize our customers and employees, striving not only to meet but exceed their expectations at every turn.

As an ISO-certified company, we prioritize quality management and continuous improvement to ensure precision and efficiency in our manufacturing processes, while also minimizing waste and environmental impact. At Winco, we embrace innovation, teamwork, and integrity, valuing each team member’s contribution and commitment to achieving our goals.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team where excellence is celebrated daily, Winco Stamping welcomes you!

SPECIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field preferred
• Equivalent hands-on experience with CAD/CAM or CNC programming considered
• Experience in manufacturing or tooling environments is a plus

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (required)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or CAM software (such as CAMWorks) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer drawings
• Understanding of CNC machining and tooling concepts is a plus

Core Competencies

• Accountability - Follows through and takes ownership of work
• Reliability - Produces consistent, accurate designs and documentation
• Thoughtfulness - Collaborates effectively and supports team success
• Integrity - Does the right thing and maintains high standards
• Curiosity - Seeks to learn, improve, and solve problems

Work Style & Expectations

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills between engineering and production teams