Senior Tool & Die Design Supervisor – Progressive Dies

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vacation 80 hours

Health insurance (HMO/PPO)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short/Long disability

10 paid holidays

Holiday party

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Tool & Die Design to lead the design process for a job shop environment, collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Tool Room to deliver progressive metal stamping tooling on time.

You will develop tooling concepts, create 3D/2D drawings, manage BOMs, guide in-house and outsourced designers, and support the Sales team with engineering solutions while thriving under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a full-time Tool Designer.
• Toolmaker background strongly preferred.
• Experience with LogoPress (SolidWorks add-in) preferred.
• AutoCAD experience with Die Maker add-in preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems and Syteline ERP software preferred.
• Strong understanding of progressive metal stamping processes and tooling.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel to customer sites required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, Design Manager, and Tool Room Manager to establish design concepts for progressive dies, compound dies, stage tooling, jigs, and fixtures that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Design and develop progressive metal stamping tools, trim dies, fixtures, and gages for new and existing products.
• Prepare strip layouts, plan views, BOMs, detail drawings, and related documentation.
• Create wire EDM blocks, jigs, fixtures, and other components to improve tool room efficiency and productivity.
• Develop complete tool assembly and component drawings using 3D and 2D design platforms.
• Work from engineering models, piece-part drawings, and assemblies to create accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Order purchased components as required to support tooling builds.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs and execute ECNs through company business systems.
• Process engineering drawings and models through current PLM and ERP systems.
• Work directly with the tool room during the build and development of tooling to ensure designs produce parts that meet or exceed customer standards.
• Provide engineering solutions and technical support to the Sales team.
• Report project status, timelines, and risks to management on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with other designers and tool room staff to achieve high-quality results in time-sensitive situations.
• Manage in-house and outsourced designers to meet on-time delivery commitments.
• Work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
• Assists with other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

10+ years Tool Designer

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Tools

LogoPress (SolidWorks add-in)

AutoCAD Die Maker add-in

PLM systems

Syteline ERP

Job description

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Tool & Die Design to lead the design process for a job shop environment, collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Tool Room to deliver progressive metal stamping tooling on time.

You will develop tooling concepts, create 3D/2D drawings, manage BOMs, guide in-house and outsourced designers, and support the Sales team with engineering solutions while thriving under tight deadlines.