Tool & Die Designer at Ranger Die Inc in Coopersville, MI, USA

Job description

• Join our in-house design team! Ranger Die is looking for an individual with experience in 3-D CAD (preferably Solidworks) software to work on various projects. This opportunity allows you to collaborate with Die Makers and see your designs become finished dies, components, and parts. The ideal candidate will have experience designing progressive dies.
• The Designer is responsible for designing stamping dies, prototype tooling and die components that meet our customers' standards. They also provide technical support for our customers, tool room, production, and sales/estimating.

Responsibilities

• Design high quality dies that meet the standards our customers expect.
• Prepare and facilitate die review meetings with both internal and external customers. Take notes as required.
• Check prototype assemblies for potential formability/ assembly errors.
• Examine CAD models for proper color codes and machinability.
• Verify Detail Drawings for completeness, clarity and dimensional accuracy.
• Communicate customer needs to the tool room effectively.
• Generate bill of materials with a keen focus on accuracy.
• Collaborate with the die makers and CNC Operators as required.
• Respond timely to inquiries and requests as needed.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to the Engineering Manager, including notification of problems that would prevent the normal completion of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Experience - Minimum 4 years' experience working in a 3-D CAD software; minimum 2 years' experience designing progressive stamping dies
• License(s)/Registration(s)/Certification(s) - none
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities - technical aptitude; spatial reasoning; technical drawing skills; problem-solving; sound judgment in decision making; detail-oriented; effective time management; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; ability to work well independently and within a team; effective communication skills; excellent customer service skills; knowledge of progressive die design practices

Skills

Required

• 3-D CAD software (preferably Solidworks)
• technical aptitude
• spatial reasoning
• technical drawing skills
• problem-solving
• sound judgment in decision making
• detail-oriented
• effective time management
• effective communication skills
• excellent customer service skills

Benefits

• Ranger Die offers a benefit package for eligible full time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401k; and paid time off.
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• Ranger Die offers a benefit package for eligible full time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401k; and paid time off.