Sr. Tool Design Engineer at Weiss-Aug - East Hanover, NJ

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tool Design, Metal Stamping, CAD, Progressive Dies, Engineering Standards, Material Specifications, CNC Machining, Inspection, Change Control, Technical Assistance, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Quality Systems, GD&T, Die Sensors

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. Why Join Us? At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Sr. Tool Design Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in precision metal stamping to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for managing the progressive die design process beginning with the customer part print through completion of a fully detailed tool design. Requires a 2-yr technical degree or equivalent formal training. Must have relevant CAD experience in both 2D and 3D environments. Responsibilities Design high-precision progressive stamping dies for high-volume production of complex tight-tolerance products per W-A Engineering standards. This includes, but is not limited to generate flat blank, develop strip layout, blanking and forming station layout, detail component and assembly drawings, etc. Create and modify Material Specifications, Plating Specifications, Heat-Treat Specifications, and other outside material/process specifications as required. Process data (layouts) for use in WEDM and CNC machining. Create and modify internal product drawings for inspection and other purposes. Design fixtures, gages and other custom tooling or equipment as required. Review customer drawings and specifications for manufacturing feasibility. Initiate and/or coordinate change control process (ECO) relating to Engineering documentation. Participate in Tooling Kickoff, Specification Review, Design Review and Lessons Learned (Postmortem) Meetings. Provide technical assistance to Tool Room regarding tooling and process issues during die fabrication and debugging. Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to Manufacturing along with Tool Room and Project Engineering functions. Responsible for adherence to tooling project schedules and budgets as established by Project. Engineering and/or Stamping Design Manager. Initiate and/or coordinate outsourced tooling work with qualified tooling subcontractors. ensure accuracy, quality workmanship and on-time delivery of outsourced tooling components. Review stamping die cost estimates for accuracy. Requirements Minimum of 5 yrs. of experience designing complex progressive stamping dies. 2-yr. technical degree required; 4-yr engineering degree preferred. Equivalent experience in a hands-on technical position, such as tool & die maker/apprentice, may be considered as a substitute for degree. Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD). At a minimum, must be familiar with at least one 2-D CAD design package (eg. AutoCAD, Solid Edge, CadKey), however, 3-D experience preferable (eg. Solidworks, ProENGINEER). Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards. Knowledge of GD&T dimensioning preferable. Knowledge of Wire EDM and/or CNC machining technologies. Knowledge of tool steels and their applications. Knowledge of commonly stamped metals such as cold-rolled steels, stainless steels, and copper-based alloys. Understanding of die sensors, vision inspection, and/or related technology is preferable. Knowledge of insert molding process desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Exceptional analytical and computational skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in an environment having a registered quality system is a plus. This position is at our Elk Grove Village, IL location. Pay Range: $ Other Benefits Include Medical, Dental and Vision 401 (k) with company match Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Group Life and Accidental Insurance US Pay Transparency The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply. Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Tool Design Engineer will manage the progressive die design process from customer part print to detailed tool design. Responsibilities include designing high-precision stamping dies, creating specifications, and coordinating tooling work with subcontractors.