• Design Engineer- Tooling

    Actalent (Greensboro, NC)


    Job Title: Tool Design Engineer- RELOCATION OFFERED!

     

    METAL STAMPING IS A MUST!

    Job Description

    Design and develop complex metal stamping tools, with a focus on progressive dies, transfer dies, and line dies. Apply advanced knowledge of tool forming techniques to ensure optimal material flow and part quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure tooling meets all performance and production requirements. Lead design reviews and mentor junior designers and toolmakers.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze part prints and specifications to determine the most effective tooling concepts and layouts.

    + Create and maintain detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and documentation using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, CATIA).

    + Support tool build, tryout, and troubleshooting activities on the shop floor.

    + Drive continuous improvement in tool design for manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

    + Design or redesign tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures to gain better efficiencies.

    + Keep records of all tools, jigs, dies, and fixture changes using current engineering documentation practices.

    + Prepare detailed tool, jig, die, and fixture drawings according to assignment.

    + Maintain and organize the drawing files for tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures in a filing cabinet for reference.

    Essential Skills

    + Comprehensive knowledge of metal stamping and die systems.

    + Proven experience designing and optimizing progressive, transfer, and line dies for high-volume metal stamping operations.

    + Expertise in tool forming techniques with a demonstrated ability to apply advanced methods to optimize material flow, reduce springback, and ensure dimensional accuracy.

    + Continuous improvement mindset focused on cost, quality, and tool longevity.

    + Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, fixture design, jig, and GD&T.

    + Minimum 7 years of experience in tool and die design, with a strong emphasis on metal stamping and progressive die systems.

    + Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

     

    HealthDentalVision401KPTOPaid National Holidays

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.