Die Designer IV

Job Overview

The Automotive Strategic Tooling Group (ASTG) is seeking to fill a position of a High Speed Progressive Die Designer. The position is in a fast passed, highly technical organization. The designer role will provide all the required documentation(s) to construct high precision, high speed, progressive dies for the Automotive terminal and connector industry. This includes but not limited to 3D CAD Models, 2D CAD drawings and Manufacturing specifications. Responsibility also involves manufacturing support, quality assurance, improvement and maintenance of existing die designs. Other related duties will be assigned to support the mold design function and ASTG overall.

Responsibilities:

•    Works with Engineers to layout, design and detail components to meet design objectives 
•    Develops designs, details and assemblies for high speed progressive dies and die tooling
•    Updates mechanical drawings and process engineering changes
•    Performs tolerance analysis and dimensional checks of designs
•    Creates 3D models, 2D drawings and Specifications for mold construction
•    Support Digital Design Management and Model Based Definition
•    Strong Team Work skills.
•    Ensures and works with Tool Makers and Engineering to implement any necessary safety controls or procedures and/or improvements.

What your background should look like:

•    Completed an Associate Degree program in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or related subject or equivalent work experience
•    Working knowledge of PTC Creo, PTC Windchill/PDMLink and AutoCAD is preferred
•    Working knowledge of Siemens NX, and/or AutoCAD is desired
•    Automotive Connector die experience is preferred
•    Experience or interest in the development and design of high speed, high precision, progressive stamping dies and mechanical devises
•    Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in technical plans, drawings, models and tooling
•    Effective interpretation and application of GD&T
•    Effective Mechanical Aptitude
•    Has a background working with or around mechanical devises and mechanisms is preferred
•    Has a basic understanding of manufacturing technologies such as stamping, machining and component assembly
•    Good application skills of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook
•    Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
•    Effective problem-solving skills
•    Effective communications skills (oral & written)
•    Must be proficient in the English language
 

Competencies