Die Design Engineer: Lead Progressive Stamping Dies

Molex; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Infertility assistance

Job summary

Molex in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Die Design Engineer to lead the design and development of stamping dies for new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, toolroom, and production teams to deliver tooling solutions that improve performance, quality, and cost competitiveness while supporting the Lincoln facility's growth.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, experience with high-speed stamping, and strong collaboration across teams,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design, or related field OR 3+ years of experience in high-speed stamping, die design, or toolroom operations.
• Experience designing dies, tooling, or other mechanical manufacturing equipment OR experience supporting high-speed stamping operations, progressive dies, or toolroom environments.
• Experience using CAD software to create, modify, or review mechanical or tooling designs.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, tooling prints, blueprints, or technical specifications.
• Experience coordinating technical projects, tooling builds, timelines, cost estimates, or manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop progressive stamping dies for new product introductions and manufacturing operations.
• Lead tooling design projects from concept through implementation, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Toolmakers, Process Engineers, and Production teams to optimize tooling solutions and manufacturability.
• Participate in product design reviews and provide expertise on tooling feasibility, speed, quality, and cost considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support problem-solving efforts by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers and vendors to source tooling components and support new tooling builds.
• Contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and quality initiatives that improve manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Stamping die design

CAD software

Reading engineering drawings

Project coordination

Manufacturing improvement

Education

Engineering degree or related field

3+ years stamping/die design experience

Tools

NX

CoCreate

Job description

Molex in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Die Design Engineer to lead the design and development of stamping dies for new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering, toolroom, and production teams to deliver tooling solutions that improve performance, quality, and cost competitiveness while supporting the Lincoln facility's growth.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, experience with high-speed stamping, and strong collaboration across teams,