Tool & Die Supervisor at Ford Global Career Site

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

3D Solid CAD, Stamping Die Design, Virtual Verification Tools, Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis, NC Machining, Die Construction Practices, Sheet Metal Forming Methods, Draw Die CAD Developments, Progressive Die Strip Layouts, Customer Feedback Review, Cost Evaluation, Automation Clearance, Machining Clearance, Die Design Compliance, Generic Die Architecture Models, Die Design Quality Improvement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Develop detailed 3D Solid CAD models to define all Stamping Die engineering intent (Press information, automation, part load/unload, gripper locations, pad travel, CAM travel, typical design sections etc.) Design draw, trim/pierce & flange (including CAMs) for current model programs. Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford requirements and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools. Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on PDPD process and target facility. Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die design quality. Work with Customers to improve process and die design deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives Lead the development of stamping processes and progressive die strip layouts for new model parts optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis supported with other company activities to achieve company objectives. Provide knowledgeable liaison of progressive die part feasibility, strip layout development, die design, construction, tryout and buyoff for new model progressive stampings. Lead the creation of draw die CAD Developments and Construction Release Files for new model stampings. Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings. Update and maintain existing die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage. Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals. Primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout and buyoff of dies. Established and active employee resource groups Education: High School diploma or GED Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience. Proficient in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD. Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Tool & Die Journeymen's Card Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods preferred. Minimum 8 years Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels. Minimum 5 years 3D solid die design experience in one of the following CAD systems: I-DEAS, UniGraphics, Catia. Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up, Smirt to check for die interference, automation clearance, Machining clearance, etc. Associate degree or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design or Tool & Die Apprentice. Familiar with Patterns, NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.

Responsibilities

The Tool & Die Supervisor is responsible for developing detailed 3D Solid CAD models and leading the design and development of stamping processes and progressive die layouts. They will also review customer feedback and implement corrective actions to enhance die design quality.