Manufacturing Technician- Tool & Die Designer

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Technician- Tool and Die Design 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 Technician- Tool and Die Design 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 3 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


* In order to comply with U.S.

export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S.

citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

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...