Tooling Engineer

Open Systems Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support high-volume automotive stamping operations across multiple U.S. locations, including Detroit-area sites.

The role focuses on die making, stamping dies, tooling optimization, and launch support, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on die making with engineering responsibilities, expertise in progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool Engineering or equivalent tooling experience.
• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and launch of stamping dies and tooling.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve tooling, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate die tryouts, tooling modifications, and production launches.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve die performance, quality, and productivity.
• Review tooling designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage tooling changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, tool shops, and manufacturing facilities to ensure tooling readiness and successful program execution.
• Support new product launches through on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and process specifications.

Skills

Die making

Stamping operations

Die engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Tool Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

CATIA

Stamping simulation software

Job description

We are hiring for our client and please let me know if you are interested in this opportunity.

Location: Multiple possible locations, including Arlington, TX; Marion, IN; Metro Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; Lansing, MI; and Flint, MI.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support manufacturing operations and vehicle launch activities within a high-volume automotive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in die making, stamping operations, die engineering, and tooling optimization. This individual will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support the design, development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of stamping dies and tooling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and launch of stamping dies and tooling.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve tooling, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate die tryouts, tooling modifications, and production launches.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve die performance, quality, and productivity.
• Review tooling designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage tooling changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, tool shops, and manufacturing facilities to ensure tooling readiness and successful program execution.
• Support new product launches through on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and process specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent tooling experience.
• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting vehicle launch programs.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with stamping simulation and tooling validation processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Desired Background

• Hands-on die maker experience combined with engineering responsibilities.
• Expertise in automotive stamping, tooling development, and launch support.
• Ability to travel periodically between manufacturing locations as required.