Tool & Die Design Engineer — Innovate & Lead

Mestek, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Designer to develop concept and final drawings for dies, tools and punching systems, aligning with customer requirements and product research. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Production to refine concepts, prepare BOMs and cost estimates, and ensure drawings meet tolerances and documentation standards.

The position is office-based with occasional travel to customer facilities for start-up or troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in tool and die design.
• Tool and die making experience desired.
• Experience with drafting and math/geometry.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate concept drawings and layouts with sales and the customer.
• Create finished assembly and detail drawings and BOMs.
• Identify fits and tolerances on drawings using knowledge of tooling.
• Prepare cost estimates and material requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to troubleshoot problems.
• Occasional travel to customer facilities for start-up or light-line drawings.

Skills

Tool & Die Design

AutoCAD

Inventor

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma + tool & die design classes

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Mestek Machinery in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Designer to develop concept and final drawings for dies, tools and punching systems, aligning with customer requirements and product research. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Production to refine concepts, prepare BOMs and cost estimates, and ensure drawings meet tolerances and documentation standards.

The position is office-based with occasional travel to customer facilities for start-up or troubleshooting, and