Engineer, Tool & Die at Niron Magnetics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tool & Die Design, Powder Compaction, CAD Modeling, GD&T, Tolerance Stackup, Press Operations, Tooling Changeover, Wear Diagnosis, Preventive Maintenance, Cycle Time Reduction, Scrap Rate Reduction, SOLIDWORKS, SMED, Tool Steels, Metrology, SPC

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About the role We’re seeking a hands-on Tool & Die Engineer to partner closely with our Press & Compaction team to design, build, and optimize tooling technology for compacting powder metal. You’ll own the full tooling lifecycle—from concept and CAD modeling, through tryout and continuous improvement—driving precision, uptime, and repeatability in a high-mix manufacturing environment. What you'll do Design & Development Design and model tooling (dies, punches, mandrels, fixtures) using CAD; produce detailed drawings with GD&T (per ASME Y14.5). Engineer tooling for powder metal applications (e.g., powder metallurgy / magnetic material pressing), accounting for elastic recovery, wear, clearance, and ejection forces. Conduct tolerance stackups; ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatability across batches and press platforms. Press/Compaction Operations Collaborate with press operators to establish robust setup sheets, tooling standards, and process windows. Define and implement rapid tooling changeover practices to reduce downtime and increase OEE. Continuous Improvement & Reliability Diagnose wear/failure modes (adhesive wear, galling, chipping, deformation); specify materials, coatings, and heat treatments. Create / Implement preventive maintenance schedules, inspection criteria, and spares strategies. Drive improvements in cycle time, scrap rate, firstpass yield, and dimensional conformance. Documentation & Compliance Create/maintain drawings, BOMs, routings, and work instructions; update revision control. Ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards (machine guarding, lockout/tagout, materials handling). What We're Looking For: 5+ years in tool & die design/build for press operations, powder compaction, or closely related high-pressure forming. Strong GD&T proficiency (feature control frames, datums, profile, runout, position) and tolerance stack analysis. Proficiency in CAD (preferred in SOLIDWORKS) for 3D modeling and 2D detailing; ability to model complex die sets and assemblies (FEA, CFD, Thermal). Handson experience with press setup/operations (mechanical or hydraulic presses); understanding of compaction process variables. Demonstrated ability to reduce tooling changeover time (SMED, standardized work, quickrelease/quickchange mechanisms). Experience with tool steels, carbides, surface treatments. Familiarity with metrology (CMM, optical comparator, surface finish), and statistical process control (SPC). Nice To Have: Preferred: B.S. in Tool & Die, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent apprenticeship. Considered: Equivalent experience with proven portfolio of tooling projects. Experience with ferrites / magnetic powder compaction. Knowledge of powder flow, die-fill dynamics, and ejection/lubrication strategies,. Knowledge of state-of-the-art tooling fabrication processes like WEDM, precision manufacturing of hard metals and high-performance materials selection. Exposure to FMEA, PPAP, control plans, and ISO/TS quality systems. Lean/6σ certification; OEE measurement and improvement. Basic FEA for stress/deflection in tooling components. Key Competencies Mechanical Design Rigor: Applies GD&T effectively; anticipates wear and misalignment; designs for manufacturability and maintenance. Operational Mindset: Balances precision with practicality; creates standard work that operators can execute reliably. Problem Solving: Uses data, SPC, and root-cause tools to converge quickly on solutions. Collaboration & Communication: Partners well with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering; clear documentation. Ownership: Bias for action; drives outcomes on uptime, yield, and cost per part. Our pay and benefits: Salary: $100,00 - $115,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills Equity position in Niron via stock option grant Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Mental healthcare benefits 401k plan with 6% company match Paid time off to take time for what you need in life Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, model, and develop tooling technology for powder metal compacting, owning the full lifecycle from concept through continuous improvement to drive precision and uptime. Responsibilities include collaborating with operations to establish standards, implementing rapid changeover practices, diagnosing failure modes, and driving improvements in yield and cycle time.