Tooling Engineer

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

On-site UW Health clinic and fitness

Education assistance

401(k) with profit sharing

EV charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI, is seeking an experienced Metal Forming Tooling Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on-site.

You will provide SME guidance on metal forming processes, tool design, and qualification, interfacing with production to drive tooling projects from concept to production. The role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience in tooling design and manufacturing, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and proficiency with CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent tooling/engineering experience
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in metal forming manufacturing or tooling design and optimization
• Unwavering attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with deep draw tooling design and materials flow analysis
• Project management experience and ability to direct teams
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert supporting metal forming processes and tooling, including implementation of new tooling, presses and related equipment
• Expand tooling supplier network and act as key engineer for tooling projects
• Review part designs and provide input for design for manufacturing
• Estimate tooling costs and lead times for projects
• Develop tooling concepts and specifications, submit RFQ packages, and oversee tooling builds with suppliers
• Lead the transition of tooling documentation from development to production
• Support production engineers to diagnose root causes and resolve defects
• Assist material selection and sourcing in collaboration with design and supply chain

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Strong communication

Collaboration across teams

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoForm

CAD

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison WI area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Our Manufacturing Engineering team is integral to the success of developing and implementing new products and guiding how we make our products at Sub-Zero Group. This position is on-site and located in Madison, WI.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Metal Forming Tooling Engineer with a hands-on approach to provide subject matter expertise as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team.

This role will support new product development activities and the transition from component concepts to reality in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in the press formed sheet metal forming processes, tool design and qualification, and continuous improvement methodologies as well as the ability to engage with the production floor operators, supervisors, and cross functional New Product Development Teams.

• Subject matter expert supporting needs related to the metal forming processes and equipment including implementation of new tooling, presses and related equipment
• Use industry experience to expand a network of tooling suppliers and function as key engineer for responsible projects
• Use knowledge of tooling and processes to review related part design concepts and provide input for design for manufacturing
• Use industry experience to estimate tooling costs and lead times
• Review product part designs and develop tooling concepts and specifications, submit RFQ packages for tooling and work closely with external tooling suppliers to develop tool designs, oversee tooling build and validation, manage multiple tooling projects at a time according to new product development schedules
• Direct teams in the transition of tooling/equipment/programs/process documentation from development to production
• Provide support to our production engineers/ technicians/ etc., to determine root causes and solve part / process defects
• Use knowledge of materials to create material specifications, support design engineering team(s) in material selection and supply chain in material sourcing project

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or a bachelor’s or associate degree with equivalent tooling or engineering experience and increasing responsibility
• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in metal forming manufacturing or tooling design and optimization
• Unwavering attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with deep draw tooling design and materials flow analysis
• Project management experience and the ability to direct teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability
• Ability to collaborate across teams and translate information

Preferred Qualifications:

• SolidWorks, AutoForm, and CAD experience
• Experience working with Class A finish/surface requirements in a luxury appliance, automotive, or premium consumer electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GD&T, measurement practices, and APQP tools

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience leading capital projects related to large (600 to 900 ton) presses, tooling, and related equipment

Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)

Experience in specifying and implementing hydraulic and mechanical press cells

Working knowledge of manufacturing process monitoring and control methods

Hands-on experience in tooling project management

Experience in tooling specification and procurement

Design of tooling for drawn parts as well as progressive coil fed dies

8-10 years:

Tool (Die) and process design work experience involving highly aesthetic stainless steel and similar appliance type parts or equivalent combination of related post-secondary education and work experience

Preferred

Experience implementing press cell automation

Knowledge of GD&T ANSI Y14.5 and basic metrology methods

Experience with metal forming simulation software (AutoForm, Ansys Forming, Pam Stamp, etc.)

Experience in process risk assessments, risk reduction and system validation processes

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