Tooling Die Design Engineer HPDC

PSW Group; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PSW Group is seeking a skilled Tooling and Die Design Engineer in Bellevue, Ohio, with 3 to 5 years of specialized experience in high-pressure die casting. The role involves optimizing tooling designs and collaborating closely with clients to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates will possess advanced modeling capabilities and hands-on CAD software experience, contributing to impactful solutions in a dynamic work environment. Competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to diversity are included.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tooling design and simulation engineering for high-pressure die casting.
• Proficiency in 3D liquid flow and solidification modeling software.
• Strong hands-on experience with 3D CAD design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize die casting tooling layouts.
• Utilize MAGMA5 or equivalent tools for simulations.
• Provide on-site technical support during development phases.

Skills

3D liquid flow and solidification modeling

3D CAD design software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

MAGMA5

FLOW-3D

NX

Catia

Creo

Job description

Tooling & Die Design Engineer – HPDC

We are seeking a highly skilled Tooling and Die Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience specialized in aluminum and magnesium high-pressure die casting (HPDC). This role bridges advanced simulation engineering with high‑stakes customer collaboration. The candidate will possess advanced capabilities in 3D flow and solidification modeling and strong communication skills, working closely with client engineering teams—including onsite collaboration—to optimize part designs for manufacturing and lead tooling development from concept to production launch.

Core Responsibilities

• Tooling Design & Simulation Engineering
• Advanced Simulation: Utilize MAGMA5, FLOW-3D, or equivalent liquid flow modeling tools to perform comprehensive 3D flow, thermal, and solidification simulations.
• Die & Gating Design: Design and optimize complete die casting tooling layouts, including gating systems, runners, overflows, venting, and thermal management (cooling/heating) channels.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Lead detailed DFM reviews, translating simulation results into concrete engineering recommendations for wall thicknesses, draft angles, fillets, and parting lines.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Analyze production tooling wear or casting defects and engineer permanent design modifications to improve die life and quality yields.
• OEM Customer Interface & Collaboration
• On-Site Technical Liaison: Embed with OEM customer engineering teams at their sites during early development phases to provide face‑to‑face technical support and build strong, trusting partnerships.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Translate complex fluid dynamics and metallurgical data into clear, actionable design feedback for both highly technical internal teams and external client stakeholders.
• NPI Support: Actively participate in prototype builds and early New Product Introduction (NPI) phases to ensure client expectations align perfectly with production realities.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain rigorous documentation for design changes, simulation logs, control plans, and customer design sign‑offs.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in tooling design and simulation engineering specifically for aluminum and/or magnesium high‑pressure die casting.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency running advanced 3D liquid flow and solidification modeling software (e.g., MAGMA, FLOW-3D).
• Strong hands‑on experience with 3D CAD design software (such as NX, Catia, or Creo).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience working directly in the HPDC industry or within an automotive OEM's product development team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a polished presence to represent PSW Group directly on‑site at major OEM facilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting customer requirements and internal production capabilities.

Travel

• 30% domestic traveling and occasional international travel.

Work Environment

• Primarily office‑based with regular travel to manufacturing sites, supplier locations, and industry events.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines and business needs.
• Most of the time is spent in an office setting; the environment will include, at times, walking onto the plant production floor where hot or humid conditions, extreme cold, or proximity to moving mechanical parts may occur.
• The noise level is quiet in the office but can be loud when on the production floor, warehouse, or loading areas.
• Frequently required to sit.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other group and individual coverage
• Comprehensive benefits package to support work‑life balance and security

PSW Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law.