Tool & Die Design Engineer - Automotive Stamping

Actalent; Roseville (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Tool and Die Design Engineer in Roseville, MI, to review and optimize tool and die designs for automotive stamping. You will collaborate with overseas tooling partners and internal teams, using simulation and CAD tools to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency across progressive, tandem, and transfer dies.

Responsibilities include analyzing AutoForm simulations, recommending changes, evaluating layouts, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering or die design role, or 3+ years with toolmaker background.
• Proven experience in tool and die for automotive stamping, including progressive, tandem, and transfer dies.
• Proficiency with CAD viewing tools such as NX, Catia, and Spinfire.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and its application in tooling and part design.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations specific to tool and die design.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to review and interpret AutoForm simulations and relate results to tooling and process changes.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse, international teams.
• Demonstrated ability to review and assess die designs and process layouts for manufacturability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AutoForm simulations to assess feasibility of stamped parts and identify forming issues.
• Suggest design or process changes to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Evaluate international layouts to ensure blank size and production constraints meet specs.
• Review die designs for customer requirements and industry standards.
• Verify compatibility of die designs with existing production equipment.
• Propose design modifications to enhance die functionality and performance.
• Review tooling with NX/Catia/Spinfire to validate designs.
• Apply GD&T to ensure dimensional accuracy and robust designs.
• Collaborate with overseas partners and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare clear documentation and reports to support design reviews.
• Contribute to process layout evaluations and die design assessments.
• Support continuous improvement in tooling for cost optimization and global competitiveness.

Skills

Tool & Die design

GD&T

Manufacturability focus

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Tools

NX

Catia

Spinfire

AutoForm

Excel

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Tool and Die Design Engineer in Roseville, MI, to review and optimize tool and die designs for automotive stamping. You will collaborate with overseas tooling partners and internal teams, using simulation and CAD tools to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency across progressive, tandem, and transfer dies.

Responsibilities include analyzing AutoForm simulations, recommending changes, evaluating layouts, and ensuring compliance with standards.