Senior Tool & Die Design Engineer - Precision Dies & Fixtures

emergemarket.com; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Steel Processing in Newport, Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Design Engineer to design dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and robotics, using SolidWorks to integrate with forging machinery. You will focus on developing tool and die designs while considering accessibility, ergonomics, safety, and performance requirements to improve product quality and reduce costs.

Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams and maintaining tooling documentation are essential to

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in forging
• 5+ years’ experience in tool & die design
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (CAD, SolidWorks, CREO)

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of tool & die design concepts with input from other pertinent departments.
• Determine the feasibility of designing tools or the modification of existing tools, taking into consideration costs, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Assemble and organize tooling drawings, assist in obtaining tooling quotations from vendors.
• Develop and implement forging die designs to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Maintain the tooling documentation procedure, including change orders, materials asset log and drawings.
• Assist with proper orientation and set up of new tooling and following up and documentation of any required modifications.
• Utilize 3D modeling software to conceptualize and create industrial machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forging experience

Tool & die design experience

3D modeling software (CAD/SolidWorks//

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Southwest Steel Processing in Newport, Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Design Engineer to design dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and robotics, using SolidWorks to integrate with forging machinery. You will focus on developing tool and die designs while considering accessibility, ergonomics, safety, and performance requirements to improve product quality and reduce costs.

Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams and maintaining tooling documentation are essential to