Tooling Engineer; Progressive Stamping Die exp req

Location:
Fort Smith, AR

Salary:
Competitive Annual Salary + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical

Hours:

7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. CT

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation assistance available

Sponsorship not available

Our client in the metal manufacturing industry is looking for a Tooling Engineer to add to their team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Reporting to the Plant General Manager, this hands‑on role oversees the continual development and improvement of progressive stamping dies and related equipment. Ideal candidates will have direct experience with tool & die, servo press equipment, and troubleshooting equipment and processes.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced or rising peer leader who enjoys training production operators on proper processes and adjustments. If you are detail‑oriented, analytical, a strong communicator, and operate with a sense of urgency, this could be a great fit. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a stable, rapidly growing family‑owned company that values safety, initiative, excellence, service, and trust - located in Fort Smith, AR, a city known for its affordable cost of living, strong sense of community, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Arkansas River and the mountains of Western Arkansas.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

• Develop and manage stamping die assessment and maintenance process
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient stamping equipment and operations
• Maintain inventory of critical spare and replacement parts for dies and press equipment
• Partner with Toolmaker to build new and repair existing dies
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process performance issues
• Support servo press programming and drive continuous process improvements
• Train press operators on equipment adjustments, processes, and troubleshooting awareness
• Assist in designing and building functional gages for quality verification
• Collaborate with production and tooling teams to improve operational performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Experience with servo press and tool building equipment required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software required
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required
• Advanced communication skills and strong attention to detail required