Die Designer

Greenville Tool & Die; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Tool & Die is seeking a Die Designer to develop and detail stamping die designs (progressive, transfer, line) for sheet metal parts. You will create accurate 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, ensuring designs meet customer specs and formability requirements.

The role collaborates with simulation, engineering, and toolroom teams, interpreting customer prints to determine the best construction approach and applying die standards and safety features in every design.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical design or related field.
• 3+ years die design for stamping.
• Proficiency in CAD with CATIA or NX and GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to read customer prints and specs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with simulation feedback (AutoForm, Dynaform) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design stamping dies (progressive, transfer, line) from prints to build release.
• Create 3D die models and 2D detail drawings.
• Collaborate with simulation, engineering, and toolroom teams.
• Interpret customer specs to determine die construction.
• Incorporate die standards, safety features, and shop practices.
• Apply materials knowledge, formability, springback, and press limits.
• Update designs based on simulation results or feedback.
• Assist in design reviews and customer communications.
• Ensure design documentation, BOMs, and file archives are complete.
• Support quoting and process planning with layouts and strip designs.

Skills

CAD/CAM

GD&T

3D modeling

Communication

Education

Journeyman Card

Bachelors in Mechanical Design

Tools

CATIA

NX

AutoForm

Dynaform

Job description

Shift: Night Shift - this will include a shift premium in addition to the base wage

Job Summary

The Die Designer is responsible for developing and detailing die designs used in the manufacture of sheet metal stamping dies. This role creates accurate 3D models and 2D drawings for blanking, progressive, transfer, and line dies using CAD software, ensuring that designs meet customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and formability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design complete stamping dies (progressive, transfer, line) from part print through final build release.
• Create 3D die designs and 2D detail drawings using CAD software.
• Collaborate with simulation, engineering, and toolroom teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Interpret customer part prints and specifications to determine die construction approach.
• Incorporate die standards, safety features, and shop best practices into all designs.
• Apply knowledge of materials, formability, springback, and press limitations to optimize die performance.
• Revise and update designs based on simulation results, engineering changes, or tryout feedback.
• Assist in design reviews, internal approvals, and communication with customers when needed.
• Ensure all design documentation, BOMs, and file structures are complete and properly archived.
• Support quoting and process planning teams with conceptual layouts and strip designs.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Card, Associate or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, CAD, Tool Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in die design for stamping applications (progressive and transfer dies preferred).
• Proficient in CAD software (CATIA, NX, or similar) and knowledgeable in GD&T.
• Strong understanding of stamping processes, die construction, and tooling materials.
• Ability to interpret customer specs, part prints, and simulation data.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with simulation feedback (AutoForm, Dynaform) is a plus.
• Primarily office/computer-based work with periodic visits to the toolroom or shop floor.
• Ability to sit, type, and view computer screens for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear PPE when entering manufacturing areas.

Work environment

Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

For employment at Greenville Tool and Die you must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.