Mechanical Engineer & Tool & Die Designer (SolidWorks)

Thriveitech LLC; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance + HSA/FSA

Life insurance

PTO

Professional development support

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cheshire, CT, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in tool and die design. The successful candidate will have strong SolidWorks skills and 3–4 years of direct tooling design experience. Responsibilities include designing stamping tools, developing production drawings, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to enhance productivity. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) match and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years direct tooling design experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design punches, dies, and progressive stamping tools.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for efficient designs.
• Manage multiple tooling projects.
• Improve tooling performance and production efficiency.

Skills

SolidWorks (advanced modeling & drawings)

GD&T knowledge

Tool & die design experience (progressive stamping preferred)

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Associate degree + 2 years tooling experience

Job description

A well-established manufacturing company in Cheshire, CT, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in tool and die design. The successful candidate will have strong SolidWorks skills and 3–4 years of direct tooling design experience. Responsibilities include designing stamping tools, developing production drawings, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to enhance productivity. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) match and health insurance.