HPDC Tooling Engineer: Drive Innovation & Cost Reductions

Bocar; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100% employer-paid option)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in Tanner, Alabama is seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer to manage tooling development and optimization projects. This mid-senior level position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years in HPDC design, and proficiency in CNC programming and CAM software. The role includes driving cost reduction initiatives and enhancing tooling performance. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HPDC automotive industry design.
• At least 2 years of CNC programming experience.
• 3+ years in CAM software.
• Proficient in CAD software.
• Advanced simulation tool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in budget and strategic planning for tooling.
• Execute feasibility studies and quotations for tooling.
• Optimize tooling performance and functional improvements.
• Lead projects to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• Manage documentation for tooling design and modifications.
• Resolve tooling design issues with research.
• Drive cost reduction projects using shared methodologies.

Skills

HPDC (High‑Pressure Die Casting) automotive industry design

CNC programming

CAM (Computer‑Aided Manufacturing) software

CAD software proficiency

Hypermill experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field

Tools

MAGMA analysis

Hypermill

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in Tanner, Alabama is seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer to manage tooling development and optimization projects. This mid-senior level position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years in HPDC design, and proficiency in CNC programming and CAM software. The role includes driving cost reduction initiatives and enhancing tooling performance. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.