Tool and Die Engineer

Bocar; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100% employer-paid option)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in Tanner, Alabama is seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer to manage tooling development and optimization projects. This mid-senior level position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years in HPDC design, and proficiency in CNC programming and CAM software. The role includes driving cost reduction initiatives and enhancing tooling performance. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HPDC automotive industry design.
• At least 2 years of CNC programming experience.
• 3+ years in CAM software.
• Proficient in CAD software.
• Advanced simulation tool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in budget and strategic planning for tooling.
• Execute feasibility studies and quotations for tooling.
• Optimize tooling performance and functional improvements.
• Lead projects to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• Manage documentation for tooling design and modifications.
• Resolve tooling design issues with research.
• Drive cost reduction projects using shared methodologies.

Skills

HPDC (High‑Pressure Die Casting) automotive industry design

CNC programming

CAM (Computer‑Aided Manufacturing) software

CAD software proficiency

Hypermill experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field

Tools

MAGMA analysis

Hypermill

Job description

Bocar US is part of the Bocar Group, a global leader in precision manufacturing for the automotive industry. We specialize in high‑quality aluminum high‑pressure die casting structural and powertrain components that support some of the world’s top automotive brands. Our facility in the U.S. (Plant BCHUN) represents our commitment to advanced manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable growth in the U.S. market. At Bocar US, we take pride in building strong teams and offering long‑term career opportunities where your skills and contributions are valued.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Tooling Engineer to participate in the development of strategic planning for tooling, manage engineering changes, and execute optimization projects for high‑pressure casting tool design. This role is critical in driving innovation, solving complex design problems, leading special projects, and contributing to significant cost reduction initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage technical knowledge, extensive experience, and analytical systems to achieve the plant’s vision, objectives, and sustainable growth based on continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of the annual budget and strategic planning for replacement tooling, aligning with the plant’s financial objectives.
• Execute quotations and feasibility studies for engineering changes, utilizing machine capacity analysis, tooling design concepts, and advanced simulation tools like MAGMA analysis, to secure successful projects and new business opportunities.
• Ensure optimal tooling performance by managing the fine‑tuning of tooling through the application of best design concepts, functional improvements, and lessons learned, sustaining core business indicators such as cycle time and quality.
• Lead improvement projects targeting scrap reduction, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and productivity using analytical methods and simulation data to exceed plant objectives.
• Manage technical documentation for tooling design, modifications, improvements, and disposition through a meticulous clinical file system to optimize lifecycle management.
• Resolve complex tooling design issues by researching technological advancements alongside clients and suppliers, supporting the future of HPDC tooling concepts.
• Drive PCRS (Process Cost Reduction System) projects, proposing optimizations to customer product designs using Bocar Group's standard methodology to reduce shared costs and exceed customer service expectations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field is required.

Required Skills

• Must have at least 5 years of prior work experience in HPDC (High‑Pressure Die Casting) automotive industry design.
• Minimum of 2 years of CNC programming experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in CAM (Computer‑Aided Manufacturing) software.
• CAD software proficiency is highly advantageous.
• Hypermill experience is a plus.
• English proficiency is required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in advanced simulation tools.
• Knowledge of tooling design concepts.
• Hypermill experience is a plus.

Benefits

At Bocar US, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for you and your family, including:

• Medical (with 100% employer‑paid option), dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short‑ & long‑term disability insurance.
• 100% company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance (with optional critical illness coverage).
• 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bocar US is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing