Senior Tool & Die Engineer — CAD/CAM & Team Lead

Dee Zee, Inc; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Pleasant Hill, IA seeks a seasoned Tool & Die Engineer to design press tooling, develop procedures, and optimize tooling applications for high-quality parts.

You will lead a small team, review drawings, coordinate spare parts and support equipment servicing, while collaborating with HR on hiring and coaching staff. Candidates should have 5+ years in Tool & Die engineering, CAD/CAM experience, and a strong foundation in math and problem solving to drive cost-effective

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Tool & Die Engineer required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam and KeyCreator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or related field; Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive spare parts lists for inclusion in tooling quotations and technical manuals.
• Evaluate current methods and procedures and recommend process improvements within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee assigned staff, providing guidance and support in resolving routine work-related issues.
• Partner with Human Resources to interview candidates and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide leadership, supervise, coordinate and review the work of assigned team members.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to team members.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to verify accurate spare parts identification prior to release.
• Review spare parts requirements with the Engineering team to support equipment servicing, including spare parts coding.
• Apply organizational policies and ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate spare parts orders and assist in identifying replacement parts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

KeyCreator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Pleasant Hill, IA seeks a seasoned Tool & Die Engineer to design press tooling, develop procedures, and optimize tooling applications for high-quality parts.

You will lead a small team, review drawings, coordinate spare parts and support equipment servicing, while collaborating with HR on hiring and coaching staff. Candidates should have 5+ years in Tool & Die engineering, CAD/CAM experience, and a strong foundation in math and problem solving to drive cost-effective