Press Tooling Development Engineer (Stamping)

Genesee Metal Stamping; Portland (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Genesee Metal Stamping is seeking a seasoned Tooling Design Engineer to architect stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures. You will lead the tool build lifecycle with internal and external shops, own timelines, and drive quality gates to deliver parts at speed and cost.

You will run tooling trials, troubleshoot form/fit/function, and coordinate with Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production to launch and sustain tools. A strong CAD, GD&T, and ISO/PPAP background is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tooling design/development or manufacturing engineering, with a progressive die focus.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Logopress preferred) and familiarity with 2D design.
• GD&T mastery and expert print interpretation.
• Practical grounding in tool and die build, debug, machining, and setup/repair.
• Root-cause analysis skills to resolve part failures quickly.
• Exposure to transfer/progressive dies, coil-fed presses, and in-die tapping/assembly.
• APQP/PPAP execution experience; working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Lean/CI mindset with measurable improvements delivered.

Responsibilities

• Architect stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD that meet safety and performance criteria.
• Lead tool build lifecycle with internal and external shops; own timelines and quality gates.
• Run tooling trials and validations; troubleshoot form, fit, and function to steady-state production.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production to launch and sustain tools.
• Publish and maintain complete design documentation: models, drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Continuously propose improvements to elevate efficiency and minimize waste.

Skills

GD&T mastery

Root-cause analysis

Lean/CI mindset

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Logopress

Solid Edge

CAD/CAM

Job description

Build the tools that build what mattersAt Genesee, manufacturing excellence starts at the tool. Your mission: conceive, build, and refine stamping dies and fixtures that deliver quality parts at speed and at cost.Your mandateArchitect stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD (SolidWorks, Logopress, AutoCAD) that meet safety, ergonomic, and performance criteria.Lead the tool build lifecycle with internal and external shops; own timelines and quality gates.Run tooling trials and validations; troubleshoot form, fit, and function to steady‑state production.Engineer process gains: optimize material strip layouts, cycle times, tonnage, and press line flow.Coordinate across Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production to launch and sustain tools.Publish and maintain complete design documentation: models, drawings, specifications, and standards.Continuously propose improvements that elevate efficiency and minimize waste.How you'll winEducation/experience: High School Diploma/GED and an engineering degree or equivalent experience.5+ years in tooling design/development or manufacturing engineering, with a progressive die focus.Proficiency in SolidWorks (Logopress preferred) and familiarity with 2D design.GD&T mastery and expert print interpretation.Practical grounding in tool and die build, debug, machining, and setup/repair.Root‑cause analysis skills to resolve part failures quickly.Exposure to transfer/progressive dies, coil‑fed presses, and in‑die tapping/assembly.Preferred profileCertified Toolmaker or 5+ years in Tool & Die; apprenticeship completion a plus.APQP/PPAP execution experience; working knowledge of ISO standards.Lean/CI mindset with measurable improvements delivered.Clear communicator, meticulous documenter, and creative problem solver.Imagine this scenarioYou inherit a transfer die that is splitting a flange on station 3. You review the strip layout, confirm press tonnage, add relief to a form steel, tune feed progression, validate with GD&T on the check fixture, and document updates in SolidWorks. Scrap drops, cycle time tightens, and the line hits rate—repeatable and at quality.Growth, benefits, and flexibilityHybrid rhythm: on site Monday–Thursday, remote Friday.Bonus eligibility based on personal performance and overall plant profitability.Career growth pathways and high‑impact projects.Competitive salary and benefits package.A culture that encourages innovation and empowers engineers to drive change.Capabilities & proficienciesGD&T; Troubleshooting; CAD/CAM; Mechanical Design & Engineering.Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die).Tool/Die/Mold setup and repair familiarity; PPAP process expertise.Excellent communication skills.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Technology & equipment contextCAD platforms: AutoCAD, SolidWorks (Logopress), Solid Edge.Press environment: coil‑fed lines; progressive and transfer dies; in‑die tapping/assembly.