Manufacturing Engineer- Tool and Die Design

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to achieve optimal efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

You will work closely in a cross-functional team to ensure that our manufacturing operations run smoothly and meet our high standards.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives.

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to be a core member and technical expert/liaison within the assigned new product development team to contribute to our ongoing success.

What You Will Do



* Responsible for designing and developing stamping dies and tooling for metal fabrication processes


* Work with tooling designers to develop new and more efficient dies to replace aging tooling


* Develop prototypes and oversee testing to ensure designs meet specifications and performance standards


* Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are optimized for production efficiency and cost-effectiveness


* Create detailed designs for metal stamping dies and tooling using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)



* Lead or participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews to improve product design efficiency


* Ensure production tools operate at peak efficiency to meet customer requirements


* Design, develop, and fabricate test fixtures for the purposes of manufacture and inspection


* Build, repair, and troubleshoot production tooling and single hit stamping dies


* Complete automation machine builds by assembling components and sub-assemblies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Completion of a technical school program, such as Tool & Die Apprenticeship, or 5 years of relevant experience in progressive die design.


* Previous experience in progressive die design and fabrication within a manufacturing environment.


* Proficient with manufacturing design software (Siemens NX, CAD/CAM, SolidWorks, etc...)


* Experience in creating blueprints and technical drawings


* Working knowledge of GD&T

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's degree in applied science or mechanical engineering or industrial engineering


* Able to operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, and vertical machining centers


* Previous experience working with manufacturing plants and performing feasibility and process capabilities as part of New Product development


* Extensive knowledge of die protection sensors and other safety methods to protect tooling and quality of parts


* 3+ years of experience in CNC programming of vertical machining centers using Mastercam


* Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)


* Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines

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