Tool & Die Engineer, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc is seeking a Tool & Die Engineer in Missouri to design press tooling, develop fixtures, and create cost-effective processes for high-quality parts. You will lead a team, review drawings, and coordinate spare parts for servicing and production.

The role requires 5+ years as a Tool & Die Engineer, leadership experience, and strong CAD/CAM skills. You’ll ensure quality and efficiency while following departmental procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Tool & Die Engineer
• 2+ years in a leadership role preferred
• Ability to stop production or prevent shipment of nonconforming products
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, KeyCreator)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and analyze data
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and diagrams
• Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or related field; Bachelor’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spare parts lists for tooling quotations and manuals.
• Evaluate procedures and recommend improvements.
• Oversee staff and provide guidance to resolve issues.
• Lead the team and provide performance coaching.
• Review drawings to verify spare parts IDs before release.
• Coordinate spare parts orders and identify replacements.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures.

Education

Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Leadership/people management

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Mathematical reasoning (probability and statistics)

Tools

CAD/CAM software: SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

KeyCreator

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary:

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.