Die Designer

Die Designer

The Die Designer supports the engineering team by designing and detailing die cast dies and plastic injection molds from concept through production readiness. This role focuses on translating conceptual 3D designs into fully detailed, manufacturable tooling, including modifications, enhancements, and integration of new components into existing molds. You will typically work on one design at a time, collaborating closely with CAD leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure tools meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Study customer specifications, engineering data, and tool orders to develop accurate and functional tool designs.
• Develop complete 3D assembly models with associated 2D drawings using appropriate CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Detail and modify existing 3D die and mold designs, including adding features such as threaded holes, contour cavities, and dimensional changes to meet design requirements.
• Support production by enhancing and upgrading existing production tools to improve output, quality, and reliability.
• Work with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve issues on problem tools, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Collaborate directly with purchasing, sales project engineering, manufacturing, and other groups as part of a cross-functional team to develop tooling solutions that meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Conduct design reviews with the CAD Manager and team members to align on project status, design approach, and upcoming work.
• Follow all corporate engineering standards, including documentation, revision control, and file management practices.
• Plan and schedule daily tasks effectively, managing workload to handle approximately 1–8 designs per week depending on complexity.
• Develop practical solutions to design and tooling challenges using education, experience, and sound engineering judgment.
• Take responsibility for design changes prompted by engineering change notifications, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in models and drawings.
• Participate in brief design reviews before starting new projects to understand requirements, constraints, and expectations.

Essential Skills

• Experience designing die cast dies, with a strong understanding of die function and operation (preference for 3+ years of experience).
• Proficiency in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA for 3D modeling and 2D detailing.
• Hands-on experience creating complete 3D assembly models and associated 2D drawings for tooling applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Work Environment

You will work on a collaborative team that includes engineers and other die designers in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The team is described as outgoing, easygoing, and hardworking, with a strong focus on cooperation and open communication. The organization values training and development and is committed to upskilling team members to broaden their technical capabilities.

You will receive direction from engineering leadership and sr. engineers while reporting into the engineering management structure.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

• During periods of high demand, the team currently works around 50 hours per week, with an expected average of approximately 45 hours per week once workloads stabilize.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Joseph, MI.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph, MI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.