Tooling and Die Design Engineer

About the position

The Tool & Die Design Engineer at PCC Mason is responsible for the design and development of tooling and die designs for the cold and warm heading of aerospace fasteners. This role supports new product and process design for high precision and high-volume manufacturing, focusing on specialty materials such as titanium alloys and stainless steel. The engineer will work closely with various teams to ensure that tooling meets all specifications and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, product drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to design and develop header tooling.
• Create and maintain design drawings, bill of materials, technical specifications, and related engineering documentation for all tooling used in the heading process.
• Utilize 3D modeling and drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks for creation of assembly and detailed design drawings.
• Analyze part progressions utilizing simulation software, such as DEFORM or SIMUFACT, to refine heading process design.
• Identify Quality Assurance needs such as tolerance requirements, surface finish, and material microstructure.
• Work with tool room machinists and header operators for prototype tooling fabrication, test, evaluation, and validation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently in a fast-paced development cycle.
• Interface with other upstream and downstream process experts to ensure manufactured products satisfy all requirements.
• Investigate and solve problems in cooperation with Engineering, Quality, and Operations departments.
• Work safely by adhering to relevant EH&S procedures and proper use of PPE.

Requirements

• Degree (B.S. or A.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and development of tooling and progressions for heading operations.
• High level of familiarity with operation of heading or forging processes such as 2die-4blow, progressive heading, hot forging, cold forging, stamping, etc.
• Proficiency with GD&T requirements and standard inspection methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and techniques including heading, forging, stamping, milling, turning, grinding, honing, die polishing, gauging, heat treating, coatings, etc.
• Understanding of materials such as titanium, tool steels, stainless steels and their behavior during manufacturing processes.
• Experienced in Design of experimentation, data collection, statistical analysis and clear/concise presentation of results required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with tool room specialists/machinists in fabrication of dies, punches, knock out pins, etc.
• Prior experience in the operation of heading equipment such as National Machinery, Carlo Salvi, SACMA, etc.
• Hands-on experience working with tool room machines for fabricating, polishing, and assembling heading dies.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is authorized for this position.