Sr. Tool Design Engineer

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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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, Cad Key), 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,…