Senior Tooling Engineer

Default Brand; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays and Vacations

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin City Die Castings is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer responsible for ensuring the availability of tooling and equipment to support die-cast manufacturing.

This role involves reviewing production schedules, communicating standards, overseeing suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience with SolidWorks are required. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $115,000 annually, with benefits including employee ownership and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tooling and die.
• Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and engineering specifications.
• Communicate with management to develop production and design standards.
• Oversee the auditing of all tooling suppliers bi-annually.
• Track timing on tooling to ensure timely delivery.
• Support the APQP Team to achieve project goals.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Knowledge of mold tooling

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Senior Tooling Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability of the tooling and equipment to support reliable die‑cast manufacturing and on‑time delivery - in close cooperation with the tooling suppliers and the plant operational teams. The Senior Tooling Engineer will be involved in all phases of the project – from tooling quotes to design and approval of the tools. Key emphasis will be on the appropriate involvement and ownership with the key stakeholders and ensuring that tools are delivered to the sites that meet both the customer’s and TCDC’s technical expectations. Strong technical skills, knowledge of mold tooling, and the ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders are must‑haves for this role. This position requires strict adherence to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
• Ensure that TCDC has an assortment of competent suppliers.
• Development of new suppliers should be done on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee the auditing of all tooling suppliers on a bi‑annual basis.
• Evaluate the performance of tooling and tool houses after every project via score cards.
• Seek competitive pricing on tooling to enable TCDC to win business and maintain profitability. Two or more tool houses should be able to meet the TCDC price point on each project.
• Issue purchase orders for new tooling in a timely manner.
• Track timing on tooling and ensure that tooling is delivered by the date promised.
• To support and work in cooperation with the APQP Team to achieve project goals.
• Oversee tooling design to enable tooling to run efficiently and to rate with minimal downtime and maintenance.
• Early participation in new project launch PFMEA analysis in conjunction with other team members, divisional personnel, and corporate functions to ensure appropriate preventive measures are included in tooling specifications.
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health, and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience (Minimum)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in tooling and die
• Strong working competency with SolidWorks.

Why Work for Twin City Die Castings:

• Employee Ownership: As an employee-owned company, you will have a stake in the success and growth of TCDC, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in your work.
• Professional Growth: TCDC provides excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement, with a supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Culture: Our team‑oriented and family‑oriented culture ensures a positive and engaging work environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Wage and Benefits:

• Wage: $95,000 - $115,000 annual DOQ
• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Individual Contributor Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) – Chose the plan that’s best for you and your family!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company‑Paid Long and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Join us at Twin City Die Castings Company and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community. Apply today and help us shape the future of die casting!

Travel Required

Yes . Travel between plants in Minnesota and South Dakota as needed.

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