Manufacturing Engineer

Main Tasks

• 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