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Contract Tooling Engineer FineblankManagement Recruiters of Tallahassee • Milwaukee, WI, US
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Contract Tooling Engineer Fineblank

Contract Tooling Engineer Fineblank

Management Recruiters of Tallahassee • Milwaukee, WI, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Tooling Engineer - Fineblank (Fully remote / WFH)

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Tooling Design Engineer to join our industry-leading client, a metal stamping manufacturer. The company focuses on high-precision metal stamping. Our client is a leading supplier of components across various industrial end markets.

The Tooling Design Engineer will provide technical expertise, engineering experience, and knowledge of metal forming techniques as it relates to fineblanking and progressive tooling to meet customer requests for quotations, prototype / engineering samples, tool designs and build, and engineered production requirements and changes to existing products.

The Tooling Design Engineer will have direct responsibility for design preparation for new or enhanced fineblank / progressive tooling, and the coordination of the tooling build, development, and launch process. They will interface with all levels of the organization to provide fineblank technical consultation for both new and existing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

Customer Engineering & Part Development Interface :

  • Work directly with customer engineers to assess part feasibility, clarify specifications, identify critical dimensions, and recommend achievable tolerances for manufacturability.
  • Assist in determining gauging requirements in collaboration with the customer and internal Quality Engineers.
  • Review and interpret engineering specifications (e.g., ASTM, ASE, SAE) called out on customer drawings and assess conformance requirements.
  • Create proposal and conceptual product drawings for quotation and internal evaluation.
  • Convert customer-specified materials into internal specifications, including defining key attributes (e.g., alloy, gauge, tolerance, grain size, hardness, coatings).

Quoting & Process Definition :

  • Identify exceptions to customer drawings / specs.
  • Estimate material usage and run rates.
  • Calculate tooling costs for prototypes, production, and modified products.
  • Maintain a tooling cost model by press group.
  • Identify optimal internal and external manufacturing processes (e.g., wash, packaging, pressure testing, heat treat, plating).
  • Tool Design & Development :

  • Lead tool planning and coordinate cross-functional teams through product development and launch.
  • Determine the best-suited press for each part and provide direction for secondary operation equipment or tooling.
  • Assist in the specification and evaluation of machinery.
  • Develop and maintain tool design standards in alignment with internal capabilities.
  • Determine tooling requirements and complete tool layouts for a variety of parts.
  • Execute full tool designs, including 2D / 3D CAD drawings, assembly drawings, and detailed component views using design standards.
  • Perform fineblanking and progressive tool design calculations (e.g., punch / die clearances, radii).
  • Conduct design reviews with the Toolroom, R&D, and Manufacturing to validate functionality and buildability.
  • Participate in tool development and troubleshooting to support smooth launches and performance optimization.
  • Maintain tool documentation, including revisions, spare recommendations, and tooling history.
  • Complete part and gage drawings and adjust specifications per Quality or Project Engineer input.
  • Order components for assigned tool builds.
  • Process Development :

  • Redesign machine components due to wear or performance issues.
  • Develop process parameters and identify key control points.
  • Understand and apply press timing and sequencing requirements.
  • Qualifications : Required :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–5 years of experience in Fineblanking / Progressive engineering, tooling design, or tool build / project management.
  • Preferred :

  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX).
  • Deep understanding of fineblanking / progressive operations, tool steels, press selection, and gauging principles.
  • Experience interacting with customer engineers on part feasibility and engineering changes.
  • Exposure to project coordination or leadership in a cross-functional environment.
  • If you are interested in this position, please apply here or send your resume to matthew@mrrecruiter.com. Thank you!

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