Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in metal stamping and high-speed press operations
Expertise in stamping die design (progressive or transfer tooling)
Ability to modify and debug tooling to meet product specifications
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
Experience with mechanical or servo presses and feeding systems
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize stamping processes for high-speed press
Troubleshoot stamping operations, including press performance and die issues
Design and modify stamping dies to ensure compliance with product characteristics
Collaborate with toolmakers on die repair, maintenance, and improvements
Lead die tryouts, debug activities, and production ramp-up
Ensure product quality meets engineering drawings and customer specifications
Support PPAP and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement in scrap reduction, uptime, and productivity
Partner cross-functionally on new product introduction and process stability
Full Job Description
Main Tasks
The Manufacturing Engineer - Metal stampings is responsible for optimizing stamping processes, tooling design, and production performance in high-speed press environments. Ensures all stamped components meet specifications, quality standards, and cost targets through robust process design and tooling modifications. Key responsibilities:
Develop and optimize stamping processes for high-speed press.
Troubleshoot stamping operations, including press performance and die issues
Design and modify stamping dies to ensure compliance with all product characteristics
Collaborate with toolmakers on die repair, maintenance and improvements
Lead die tryouts, debug activities, and production ramp-up
Ensure product quality meets engineering drawings and customer specifications
Support PPAP and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement in scrap reduction, uptime, and productivity
Partner cross-functionally on new product introduction and process stability
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in metal stamping and high-speed press operations
Expertise in stamping die design (progressive and/or transfer tooling)
Ability to modify and debug tooling to meet product specifications
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
Experience with mechanical or servo presses and feeding systems
Preferred qualifications
Experience with CAD and simulation tools
Knowledge of advanced materials such as AHSS and aluminum
Lean or Six Sigma experience
Background in high-volume manufacturing environments
