Tool & Die Engineer

Siemens Energy; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Tooling & Die Engineer/Machine Shop Manager to lead the Tampa-area machine shop. You will oversee tool and die development, fixtures, and tooling maintenance for wax patterns, ceramic cores, and downstream casting operations.

You will manage staffing, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to keep castings within tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tool and die making, precision machining, or machine shop operations.
• Hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, and building dies, molds, and fixtures.
• Proficiency with CNC milling, turning, EDM, surface grinding, and standard machine shop equipment.
• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam) for tooling design.
• This position may require an export license from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily machine shop operations including staffing and scheduling.
• Enforce safety, quality, housekeeping (5S), and equipment care standards within the machine shop.
• Develop tooling repair backlog and plan preventive maintenance and repairs based on production impact.
• Lead root cause analysis and repair of tooling, including dies and fixtures, and oversee machining processes to restore tooling to specifications.
• Design, modify, and build new tooling and fixtures using CAD/CAM in collaboration with Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Operate CNC milling, turning, EDM, and surface grinding with emphasis on calibration, dimension control, and safety.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and ensure compliance with EHS requirements.

Skills

Tool and die making

Precision machining

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

CNC machining (milling/turning)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Tooling & Die Engineer/Machine Shop Manager, you will lead and manage the machine shop at the Blades and Vanes Tampa (BVT) investment casting facility, overseeing the maintenance, repair, and development of tooling and fixtures for wax pattern production, ceramic core and mold tooling, and downstream casting operations. You will be accountable for ensuring a reliable machine shop that minimizes tooling-related downtime while maintaining the dimensional integrity of castings and developing a pipeline of properly maintained dies, molds, and fixtures for current production and new part introductions. This role requires you to ensure tooling is dimensionally accurate and production-ready to support the on-time delivery of blades and vanes for gas turbine engines. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot tooling failures, extend tool life, and design new or improved tooling and fixtures that enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage daily operations of the machine shop, including staffing, scheduling, workload prioritization, and performance management of tool and die makers/machinists.
• Establish and enforce safety, quality, housekeeping (5S), and equipment care standards within the machine shop.
• Develop and manage tooling and fixture repair backlog, prioritizing based on production impact and urgency, while owning capacity planning for preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Lead root cause analysis and repair of tooling, including wax injection dies, ceramic core dies, and fixtures, while overseeing precision machining, grinding, polishing, and welding to restore tooling to specifications.
• Design, modify, and build new tooling and fixtures using CAD/CAM software, partnering with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance with GD&T requirements.
• Operate and oversee CNC milling, turning, EDM, and surface grinding, ensuring equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety while maintaining tight dimensional tolerances with precision measurement tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, ensuring compliance with EHS requirements and training team members on best practices in tooling repair and machining.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tool and die making, precision machining, or machine shop operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience in repairing, maintaining, and building dies, molds, and fixtures.
• Proficiency with CNC milling, turning, EDM, surface grinding, and standard machine shop equipment.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for tooling-related failures, along with demonstrated team leadership abilities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam) for tooling design.
• This position may require an export license from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Issuance of any required license is a prerequisite for this position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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