HPDC Tooling Engineer

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer for High Pressure Die Casting in Northeast Wisconsin. This hands-on, onsite role supports development, design, maintenance and continuous improvement of HPDC dies in a high-volume automotive environment.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot tooling issues with production, analyze downtime and lead tooling-relevant improvements, with relocation available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Direct HPDC tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong die design and tooling understanding.
• Proficiency with CAD and ability to modify dies.
• Ability to work with production teams and cross-functional groups.
• Willingness to work onsite 100% and outside normal hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, modify and maintain HPDC tooling.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues directly in production.
• Analyze downtime and dimensional data to create corrections.
• Support tool build, cavity replacements and tooling documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams; participate in design reviews.

Skills

HPDC tooling experience

CAD proficiency

Troubleshooting ability

Production teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent technical education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker background

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

CMM/Dimensional data tools

Job description

Tooling Engineer -- High Pressure Die Casting

Location: Northeast Wisconsin -- Onsite

Relocation: Available for qualified candidates

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Openings: Multiple

Compensation: $95,000 -- $120,000 base salary, depending on experience

Potential flexibility for exceptional senior HPDC candidates

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global automotive manufacturing company with a major High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) operation in Wisconsin. They are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer who understands HPDC tooling from both an engineering and production perspective. This person will be responsible for supporting the development, design, troubleshooting, maintenance and continuous improvement of HPDC dies used in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, onsite manufacturing position. The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, tooling suppliers and other cross-functional teams to resolve tooling issues and improve die performance, uptime, quality and die life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, modify and maintain high-pressure die casting tooling
• Troubleshoot tooling and die-related issues directly within a production environment
• Analyze tooling downtime and dimensional data and develop corrective solutions
• Support improvements involving:
  • Die filling
  • Thermal balance
  • Venting
  • Die life
  • Cooling/water systems
  • Tooling reliability
  • Dimensional repeatability
• Create and maintain tooling CAD, drawings, revisions and spare‑part documentation
• Support new tool builds, modifications, cavity replacements and die components
• Work with tooling suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Participate in tooling design reviews and technical problem‑solving
• Support PPAP and manufacturing acceptance activities
• Assist with tooling quotations, budgets, timelines and procurement
• Support production during tooling trials, launches and ongoing manufacturing
• Maintain accurate tooling documentation and revision control
• Work with cross‑functional teams to improve quality, uptime and production performance
• Provide hands‑on support when tooling issues require immediate attention

Required Qualifications

• Direct High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) tooling experience
• Experience working with HPDC dies/tooling in an actual manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of die design and tooling
• Proficiency with CAD
• Experience troubleshooting and modifying dies
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing/production teams
• Strong mechanical/tooling understanding
• Associate degree or equivalent technical education OR strong Journeyman Tool & Die Maker background
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work 100% onsite
• Ability to support production needs outside normal hours when required, including occasional evening/weekend support

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Aluminum HPDC experience
• Die casting tooling design
• Die repair/modification experience
• Die cooling/water‑line experience
• Venting and thermal‑balance experience
• Die filling knowledge
• Die-life improvement
• Flow simulation experience such as MAGMASOFT or similar
• PPAP/APQP experience
• CMM/dimensional data experience
• Experience with tooling suppliers and tool builds
• Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar CAD systems
• CNC/toolmaking background
• Journeyman Toolmaker certification

Relocation

Candidates outside the immediate area may be considered if they are genuinely willing to relocate to Northeast Wisconsin.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.