Senior Tooling Engineer Job at Short Partners LLC, Portland, OR

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  • Short Partners LLC
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Our client has a portfolio of brands that specializes in professional precision cutting tools for forestry, lawn and garden; farming, ranching and agriculture; and concrete cutting and finishing. They are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Tooling Design Engineer .

POSITION:

As a Senior Tooling Design Engineer , you will focus on the design of high-speed, high-precision, progressive stamping dies and other related tooling and gauging. By leveraging your deep understanding of tooling, you will support commercialization of new products by partnering closely with Product Design and NPI teams, their in-house Die Build team, and their vertically integrated manufacturing teams at our global headquarters.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design and development of progressive stamping dies using SolidWorks and Logopress
  • Design gauges and inspection fixtures to ensure quality in high-volume manufacturing
  • Collaborate with Die Build and Maintenance teams to enhance manufacturability and serviceability
  • Conduct design reviews for new tooling and engineering changes
  • Process and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
  • Maintain thorough documentation, including project parameters, PFMEA, BOMs, cost estimates, schedules, and post-mortem reviews
  • Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and recommendations to management

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify and implement tooling and process improvements
  • Support die makers with technical drawings and issue resolution
  • Standardize tooling designs and drive innovation in tooling solutions
  • Facilitate analyses on die performance, failure, statistical data, and root cause evaluation
  • Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback for product design reviews
  • Research and recommend experimental or innovative tooling technologies

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent career experience required
  • Tool & Die Apprenticeship preferred
  • 7+ years in tooling design, specializing in progressive dies for high-volume stamping
  • Expertise in metal stamping, die-making, high-precision machining, and strip layout design
  • Strong understanding of tool steels, carbide grades, heat treating, and coatings
  • Proficiency in die failure analysis, electronic die protection, and mechanical punch press operations
  • Experience with contemporary die-making techniques and production die maintenance
  • Advanced knowledge of metal stamping and forming processes
  • Expertise in designing complex 3D mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with PTC Creo, PDM systems, and 2D drafting (GD&T)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software (e.g., SAP)
  • Strong spatial intelligence, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for die development
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks’ duration.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Our client offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive health plan that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period), short/long term disability insurance, and pharmacy benefits. Additionally, they offer 401k matching.

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