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Tool & Die Design Engineer - Global Tooling
Job Summary
Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tool & Die Design Engineer to support our global tooling strategy while maintaining the highest North American quality standards. This role is critical to the company's competitive advantage-delivering world‑class tooling solutions by combining overseas manufacturing efficiencies with robust engineering oversight, validation, and process control. In this position, you will serve as the technical gatekeeper for process layouts, forming simulations, and die designs produced by international tooling partners. You will ensure all tooling meets company standards, customer requirements, and production expectations before release and build.
Key Responsibilities Simulation Review & Engineering Validation
Review and validate
AutoForm simulations
developed by overseas tooling partners.
Assess part feasibility, forming risks, material behavior, and process robustness.
Identify potential issues early and provide clear engineering recommendations to improve part quality, manufacturability, and long‑term tool performance.
Support simulation feedback loop with customers, internal teams, and LCC suppliers.
Process Layout Review (LCC Oversight)
Evaluate process layouts to ensure compliance with
engineering standards , customer specifications, and blank development requirements.
Verify station sequencing, progression logic, blank size accuracy, and press compatibility.
Recommend process improvements that balance
cost efficiency
with
tool robustness and production stability .
Act as a technical liaison between the company and overseas tooling partners during process development and approval stages.
Die Design Review & Quality Assurance
Review die designs (progressive, tandem, and transfer) to confirm alignment with company best practices, customer standards, and industry requirements.
Ensure die designs are compatible with North American pressroom and plant standards.
Identify opportunities to improve tool durability, serviceability, repeatability, and lifecycle performance.
Provide structured feedback and redline recommendations to overseas design teams to ensure successful builds and launches.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in
automotive metal stamping tool and die engineering , including progressive, tandem, and transfer dies.
Strong understanding of
die construction, forming theory, and manufacturing best practices .
Experience reviewing or supporting tooling sourced from
Low‑Cost Countries (LCC) .
Proficiency with CAD viewing and analysis tools such as
NX, CATIA, and SpinFire .
Solid working knowledge of
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) .
Familiarity with automotive OEM and Tier‑1 customer tooling standards.
Proficient in
Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for technical reviews, reports, and customer communication.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across
international engineering and supplier teams .
Detail‑oriented, process‑driven mindset with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Location Roseville, MI, United States
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Key Responsibilities Simulation Review & Engineering Validation
Review and validate
AutoForm simulations
developed by overseas tooling partners.
Assess part feasibility, forming risks, material behavior, and process robustness.
Identify potential issues early and provide clear engineering recommendations to improve part quality, manufacturability, and long‑term tool performance.
Support simulation feedback loop with customers, internal teams, and LCC suppliers.
Process Layout Review (LCC Oversight)
Evaluate process layouts to ensure compliance with
engineering standards , customer specifications, and blank development requirements.
Verify station sequencing, progression logic, blank size accuracy, and press compatibility.
Recommend process improvements that balance
cost efficiency
with
tool robustness and production stability .
Act as a technical liaison between the company and overseas tooling partners during process development and approval stages.
Die Design Review & Quality Assurance
Review die designs (progressive, tandem, and transfer) to confirm alignment with company best practices, customer standards, and industry requirements.
Ensure die designs are compatible with North American pressroom and plant standards.
Identify opportunities to improve tool durability, serviceability, repeatability, and lifecycle performance.
Provide structured feedback and redline recommendations to overseas design teams to ensure successful builds and launches.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in
automotive metal stamping tool and die engineering , including progressive, tandem, and transfer dies.
Strong understanding of
die construction, forming theory, and manufacturing best practices .
Experience reviewing or supporting tooling sourced from
Low‑Cost Countries (LCC) .
Proficiency with CAD viewing and analysis tools such as
NX, CATIA, and SpinFire .
Solid working knowledge of
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) .
Familiarity with automotive OEM and Tier‑1 customer tooling standards.
Proficient in
Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for technical reviews, reports, and customer communication.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across
international engineering and supplier teams .
Detail‑oriented, process‑driven mindset with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Location Roseville, MI, United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr