Tool & Die Engineer

Dee Zee, Inc; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Pleasant Hill, IA seeks a seasoned Tool & Die Engineer to design press tooling, develop procedures, and optimize tooling applications for high-quality parts.

You will lead a small team, review drawings, coordinate spare parts and support equipment servicing, while collaborating with HR on hiring and coaching staff. Candidates should have 5+ years in Tool & Die engineering, CAD/CAM experience, and a strong foundation in math and problem solving to drive cost-effective

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Tool & Die Engineer required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam and KeyCreator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or related field; Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive spare parts lists for inclusion in tooling quotations and technical manuals.
• Evaluate current methods and procedures and recommend process improvements within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee assigned staff, providing guidance and support in resolving routine work-related issues.
• Partner with Human Resources to interview candidates and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide leadership, supervise, coordinate and review the work of assigned team members.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to team members.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to verify accurate spare parts identification prior to release.
• Review spare parts requirements with the Engineering team to support equipment servicing, including spare parts coding.
• Apply organizational policies and ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate spare parts orders and assist in identifying replacement parts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

KeyCreator

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Tool & Die Engineer is esponsible for developing press tooling design, techniques, procedures, fixtures and applications to produce high quality parts as cost effectively as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive spare parts lists for inclusion in tooling quotations and technical manuals.
• Evaluate current methods and procedures and recommend process improvements within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee assigned staff, providing guidance and support in resolving routine work-related issues.
• Partner with Human Resources to interview candidates and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide leadership, supervise, coordinate and review the work of assigned team members.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to team members.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to verify accurate spare parts identification prior to release.
• Review spare parts requirements with the Engineering team to support equipment servicing, including spare parts coding.
• Apply organizational policies and ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate spare parts orders and assist in identifying replacement parts.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Tool & Die Engineer required; 2+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Ability to stop production and/or prevent the shipment of nonconforming or potentially nonconforming products to customers.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use business and engineering software applications.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software preferred, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam and KeyCreator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, engineering drawings, diagrams and mathematical information to solve technical problems.
• Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or related field required; Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.