Tool & Die Design Engineer

Top Prospect Group; Wallingford (CT); In loco; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan with company matching

Profit‑sharing plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Group life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation and time off

Retirement benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Top Prospect Group in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Tool & Die Design Engineer to design 2D/3D tooling and collaborate with manufacturing teams.

You will use SolidWorks, GD&T, and CAD techniques to deliver precision dies, jigs, and fixtures; 3–5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree are required. This is an onsite role with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• 3–5+ years of progressive die design experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D/3D CAD design.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and precision tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling design, materials, machining processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, engineers, and production personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC machining is a plus.

Mansioni

• Design and develop 2D and 3D models of progressive dies, jigs, fixtures, and other precision tooling using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and are practical to manufacture.
• Provide technical support during tooling fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to maximize tool performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend design modifications to improve quality and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.

Conoscenze

Die design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Tool & Die Design Engineer

Location: Onsite Wallingford CT

Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Salary: $80-120K DOE Plus Excellent Benefits

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. Overtime may be required to support production demands and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 2D and 3D models of progressive dies, jigs, fixtures, and other precision tooling using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and are practical to manufacture.
• Provide technical support during tooling fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to maximize tool performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend design modifications to improve quality and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive die design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D/3D CAD design.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and precision tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling design, materials, machining processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, engineers, and production personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC machining is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Profit-sharing plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation and time off
• Retirement benefits

About Us

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.