Night-Shift Die Designer: CAD & Stamping Tooling Expert

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

Job summary

Greenville Tool and Die is seeking a Die Designer to develop and detail stamping die designs used in sheet metal stamping. You will create accurate 3D models and 2D drawings for blanking, progressive, transfer, and line dies using CAD software, ensuring designs meet customer specs and manufacturability.

The role requires proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA/NX), knowledge of GD&T, and a solid understanding of stamping processes and tooling materials.

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Interpreting customer specs

Education

Journeyman Card

Associate degree in Mechanical Design / CAD / Tool Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design / CAD / Tool Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

AutoForm

Dynaform

Job description

Greenville Tool and Die is seeking a Die Designer to develop and detail stamping die designs used in sheet metal stamping. You will create accurate 3D models and 2D drawings for blanking, progressive, transfer, and line dies using CAD software, ensuring designs meet customer specs and manufacturability.

The role requires proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA/NX), knowledge of GD&T, and a solid understanding of stamping processes and tooling materials.