Stamping Engineer

Job Title

Main Responsibilities

• Determines what equipment, materials, tooling, methods of manufacture and facilities are required to produce a particular product in a scheduled quantity and at the lowest cost consistent with quality specifications
• Develops tooling layouts for progressive stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot progressive stamping dies for deep draw, nut blanks, washer, and shell type products.
• Work directly with tool designers and product engineers to develop new and more efficient dies to replace aging tooling.
• Develops drawings and other engineering documentation to improve manufacturing processes and product quality for aerospace fasteners
• Provides technical support for cost saving projects
• Analyzes specifications and drawings to ensure that products are manufactured to the customer's requirements, and reviews statistical process control data to recommend appropriate actions
• Works with product engineering in the design phase of new products and redesign of existing products to ensure product manufacturability
• Develops standardized work instruction, setup procedures and supporting documentation
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations
• Reads all MSDS' and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or 5 years or more of experience in manufacturing engineering with an emphasis in die stamping/progressive die design.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques – tooling, metal stamping, assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, time management and analysis skills.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional/trade publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Reads blueprints.
• Uses computer software (MS Office):
  Excel, Word;
  PowerPoint.
• Tool design and process development.
• Experience in CAD programs, Solid Works, Auto Cad required.
• Experience in forming simulation software, DeForm preferred.