Forging Die Design Engineer: Tooling & Validation

United Employment Group; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group seeks a Die Design Engineer to own the complete tooling lifecycle for closed-die forging programs, from feasibility and billet sizing through die design and production validation. The role blends CAD modeling with on-floor troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in die design, strong knowledge of forging processes, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks or CATIA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of die design experience in closed die forging, stamping, or metal forming.
• 3D CAD proficiency; SolidWorks or CATIA preferred; AutoCAD a plus.
• Knowledge of billet sizing, metal flow, draft design, and die steel selection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Design forging dies, blocker dies, finisher dies, trim dies and tooling for closed-die forging using 3D CAD.
• Develop tooling packages including die assemblies, inserts, punches, fixtures and gauges from concept to drawings.
• Perform billet sizing, flash land and gutter design, draft angle, and parting line development.
• Select die steels (H13, H21 or similar) based on material, tonnage, and production needs.
• Design tooling for optimal metal flow, fill, and die life within cost and press constraints.
• Use forging simulation (DEFORM or similar) to validate designs and predict flow and load needs.

Skills

GD&T

Read engineering drawings

Troubleshooting on shop floor

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

United Employment Group seeks a Die Design Engineer to own the complete tooling lifecycle for closed-die forging programs, from feasibility and billet sizing through die design and production validation. The role blends CAD modeling with on-floor troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in die design, strong knowledge of forging processes, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks or CATIA.