Stamping Tooling Engineer - On-the-Floor Impact

Kids for the Future; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a hands-on Press Room & Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to support metal stamping operations and tooling performance. This role is floor-focused and aims to improve uptime, reduce setup time, and drive continuous improvement across pressroom and tool room operations.

The facility handles presses from 165 tons to 1,600 tons, exposing you to diverse tooling environments and complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related).
• Experience in metal stamping and tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• CAD experience required (3D modeling preferred).
• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and press-related issues in real time.
• Support tool room with die repair, maintenance, and performance improvements.
• Update and maintain tooling prints (CAD - 3D preferred).
• Drive improvements in setup reduction, downtime, quality, and efficiency.
• Work directly on the floor to understand process capabilities and constraints.
• Collaborate with tool room, operations, engineering, sales, and plant leadership.
• Support and oversee outsourced tooling work when required.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Team orientation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a hands-on Press Room & Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to support metal stamping operations and tooling performance. This role is floor-focused and aims to improve uptime, reduce setup time, and drive continuous improvement across pressroom and tool room operations.

The facility handles presses from 165 tons to 1,600 tons, exposing you to diverse tooling environments and complex challenges.