Tool & Die Designer

Ranger Die, Inc.; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ranger Die, Inc. in Coopersville, Michigan is seeking a Designer to create high-quality stamping dies using 3-D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks. The role includes collaboration with die makers, handling customer needs, and ensuring designs meet industry standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of CAD experience and 2 years in progressive die design. A strong benefit package is offered including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience working in 3-D CAD software.
• Minimum 2 years experience designing progressive stamping dies.

Responsibilities

• Design high quality dies that meet customer standards.
• Prepare and facilitate die review meetings.
• Check prototype assemblies for formability errors.
• Examine CAD models for colors and machinability.
• Verify detail drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate customer needs to the tool room.

Skills

3-D CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)

Technical aptitude

Spatial reasoning

Technical drawing skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Effective communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Join our in-house design team! Ranger Die is looking for an individual with experience in 3‑D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) software to work on various projects. This opportunity allows you to collaborate with Die Makers and see your designs become finished dies, components, and parts. The ideal candidate will have experience designing progressive dies.

SUMMARY

The Designer is responsible for designing stamping dies, prototype tooling and die components that meet our customers' standards. They also provide technical support for our customers, tool room, production, and sales/estimating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design high quality dies that meet the standards our customers expect.
• Prepare and facilitate die review meetings with both internal and external customers. Take notes as required.
• Check prototype assemblies for potential formability and assembly errors.
• Examine CAD models for proper color codes and machinability.
• Verify detail drawings for completeness, clarity and dimensional accuracy.
• Communicate customer needs to the tool room effectively.
• Generate bill of materials with a keen focus on accuracy.
• Collaborate with the die makers and CNC operators as required.
• Respond timely to inquiries and requests as needed.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to the Engineering Manager, including notification of problems that would prevent the normal completion of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education - High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Experience - Minimum 4 years' experience working in a 3‑D CAD software; minimum 2 years' experience designing progressive stamping dies.

License(s)/Registration(s)/Certification(s) - none.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities - Technical aptitude; spatial reasoning; technical drawing skills; problem-solving; sound judgment in decision making; detail-oriented; effective time management; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; ability to work well independently and within a team; effective communication skills; excellent customer service skills; knowledge of progressive die design practices.

Benefits

Ranger Die offers a benefit package for eligible full time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k); and paid time off.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check. We also conduct pre-employment physicals with drug screens. Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of the background check and physical with drug screen.