Progressive Die and Tooling Design Engineer

Progressive Die and Tooling Design Engineer at SCHERDEL Group

Join a team that transforms concept into production‑ready precision. At SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., you’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to bring world‑class tooling to life.

Base pay range: $80.00/yr - $85.00/yr

You start your morning reviewing CAD vault activity, organizing project files, and prioritizing deadlines. By mid‑morning, you’re in a design review with Application Engineering and Production, translating customer part specs into a clear plan—timing, manufacturability, and quality all accounted for. The afternoon is hands‑on design: building 3D models in Siemens NX or Solid Works, drafting detailed 2D drawings, and refining strip layouts for a progressive die build.

Before you wrap up, you communicate status to stakeholders, verify that standard components and materials have been ordered, and mentor a trainee through geometric tolerancing on a new fixture design.

• Engineer progressive tools and dies accurately and efficiently to company engineering specifications and agreed timelines.
• Produce 3D solid models for rendering, prototyping, and detailed 2D assemblies and component drawings.
• Create complete bills of materials, including recommended spare and wear items.
• Manage engineering CAD files in an organized, comprehensible structure.
• Participate in design reviews to clarify customer requirements, production constraints, and timing considerations.
• Deliver drawings for both customers and production personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering to progress designs from concept through preliminary and detail phases.
• Generate preliminary die sketches, strip layouts, and detailed drawings that meet customer part and machine specifications while aligning with the original quote.
• Select standard components per company guidelines and ensure materials and components are ordered on time.
• Track, document, and communicate build progress as jobs move through the shop.
• Support prototype blank and fixture design as needed.
• Work in accordance with SCHERDEL’s quality and environmental systems and customer quality requirements.
• Provide guidance to trainees developing tool design skills.

Reports to:

Tool Engineer Manager
Department:
Administrative

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or CAD design—or equivalent years of experience—required.

• Training through an accredited program and hands‑on experience in tool and die design/engineering.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office products, and Lotus Notes.
• Extensive CAD proficiency:
  Siemens NX and Solid Works.
• Strong ability to read specs, blueprints/drawings, and technical data.
• 3D modeling expertise required; solid understanding and application of geometric tolerancing.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training (including Germany and Mexico).

• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Problem Solver
• Thoroughness
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for 8–12 hour periods.
• Lift up to 35 lbs as needed.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment.

• Fast‑paced work style.
• Travel may be required.
• Daily use of technology with extended periods on computer and keyboard.

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Consumer Goods