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Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer - Metal stampings is responsible for optimizing stamping processes, tooling design, and production performance in high-speed press environments. Ensures all stamped components meet specifications, quality standards, and cost targets through robust process design and tooling modifications.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize stamping processes for high-speed press.
- Troubleshoot stamping operations, including press performance and die issues
- Design and modify stamping dies to ensure compliance with all product characteristics
- Collaborate with toolmakers on die repair, maintenance and improvements
- Lead die tryouts, debug activities, and production ramp-up
- Ensure product quality meets engineering drawings and customer specifications
- Support PPAP and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis
- Drive continuous improvement in scrap reduction, uptime, and productivity
- Partner cross-functionally on new product introduction and process stability
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in metal stamping and high-speed press operations
- Expertise in stamping die design (progressive and/or transfer tooling)
- Ability to modify and debug tooling to meet product specifications
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
- Experience with mechanical or servo presses and feeding systems
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with CAD and simulation tools
- Knowledge of advanced materials such as AHSS and aluminum
- Lean or Six Sigma experience
- Background in high-volume manufacturing environments