Press Tool Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Press Tool Designer is responsible for designing sheet metal press tools such as progressive, tandem, transfer, and single-stage dies based on customer part drawings and specifications. The role involves concept development, detailed design, manufacturability considerations, and coordination with tool room, production, and try-out teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Study customer part drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and feasibility inputs
• Develop tool concepts for:
• Progressive dies
• Tandem dies
• Transfer dies
• Compound / single-stage tools
• Prepare strip layout and scrap shedding optimization
• Calculate press tonnage, shut height, die size, and safety factors
• Design tool components:
• Punches, dies, inserts
• Strippers, lifters, pilots
• Cam mechanisms (if applicable)
• Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings and BOM
• Ensure design compliance with standards (DIN / ISO / company standards)
• Coordinate with:
• Tool room manufacturing team
• Try-out and production teams
• Quality and CFT teams
• Support tool trials, modifications, and buy-off activities
• Implement design improvements based on try-out feedback
• Maintain proper design documentation and revision control

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Sheet metal forming processes
• Tool steels and heat treatment
• Clearances, allowances, and tolerances
• Experience with CAD software:
• AutoCAD
• 3D CAD
• Understanding of press operations and press safety
• Knowledge of:
• Scrap reduction techniques
• Cam and mechanism design
• Die maintenance considerations

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Experience in automotive BIW or supplier environment
• Exposure to simulation software (AutoForm / PAM-STAMP – optional)
• Experience in zero-tryout or digital die development

Career Growth

• Senior Press Tool Designer
• Lead Tool Designer
• Tool Design Manager
• Digital / AI-based Tool Design Specialist

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person