Tool and Die Engineer

bocarus; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Bocarus located in Tanner, Alabama, is seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer to manage strategic planning, tooling development, and optimization projects for high-pressure casting. This critical role focuses on driving innovation and solving design problems.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HPDC automotive design, along with proficiency in CNC programming and CAM software. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in HPDC automotive design.
• Minimum of 2 years of CNC programming experience.
• 3+ years of experience in CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budget and strategic planning for tooling.
• Execute feasibility studies for engineering changes.
• Ensure optimal tooling performance and manage improvements.
• Lead improvement projects targeting productivity and scrap reduction.
• Manage documentation for tooling design and modifications.
• Resolve complex tooling issues with technological advancements.
• Drive Process Cost Reduction System projects.

Skills

HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) experience

CNC programming

CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

CAD software proficiency

Hypermill experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MAGMA analysis

Hypermill

Job description

About the Company

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 US (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

• 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.

About Bocar

Bocar Group, was establish in 1958 in Mexico City, originally as a manufacturer of pumps and carburetors, is the Parent company of Bocar US, Inc. Today Bocar Group has three business units, primarily serving three international automotive industry. Bocar US, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company which produce high-pressure aluminum die casting, and machining for companies such as Daimler, Ford, and Toyota. Bocar US, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. BOCAR US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.