Design Engineer (Die Engineering, 1st shift)

Design Engineer

DMMI Die Engineering, Dept. 264

Core Hours:  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary

The Design Engineer for Stamping Die is responsible for 3D CAD design of aluminum metal stamping tooling, including repairs, modifications, and new tooling. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• New Die Introduction - Management of new tooling procurement from prototype development through mass production.
  • Prepare departmental information in support of G-ESC (new product development procedure).
  • Perform design review of products for manufacturability / die making.
  • Determine required tooling and capacity for new programs.
  • Preparation of new die specifications & requests for quotation.
  • Complete die design review for locally made tooling.
• Development of project schedule and tracking of progress.
  • New making monitoring for In-house made and outside made dies.
  • New die trial and stamping process development.
  • Tooling and product evaluation and validation.
  • Development of die adjustment requirements and plan.
  • Product quality evaluation.
  • New die approval for mass production.
• Production / Manufacturing improvements.
  • Identification and resolution of mass production tooling issues
  • Implementation of quality and safety improvements for production
  • Generation and implementation of cost reduction ideas
• Die design for modifications and repairs.
  • Mold design and implementation for product design changes.
  • Mold design and implementation for repairs and improvements.
• Technical troubleshooting of metal stamping dies and production equipment related issues.
• Creation and maintenance of IATF documentation (e.g. PFMEA, Control Plans & Process Control Charts).
  • Lead cross-functional team kaizen activities for improvements in productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Provide input for department KPIs/G&Os and budget planning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Work experience in stamping die design and processing.
• Work experience in project management.
• Experience with 3D CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated and technically competent.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead cross functional groups.
• Ability to coordinate and work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Willing to travel to support other DENSO group companies, customers and suppliers in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of experience in die design and tooling project management.
• Hands on stamping die and equipment experience.
• Proficient in the use of UG NX software.

Salary: $64,000-$80,000

Benefits Summary

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)