Tooling Engineer

Open Systems Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Engineer to support stamping dies and tooling in a high-volume automotive environment.

The role requires expertise in die making, stamping operations, die engineering, and tooling optimization. You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, troubleshoot, and continuously improve stamping dies and tooling systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting metal stamping operations and tooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of progressive, transfer, and tandem stamping dies.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling and production issues in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.

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

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent tooling experience

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

CATIA

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.