Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the Role

This hands-on engineering role focuses on developing and optimizing cold forming processes, including cold heading and deep impact extrusion. The position plays a vital part in tooling design, process innovation, and new product development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical foundation, solid mechanical engineering experience, and practical knowledge of cold forming techniques, contributing to efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop header tooling based on blueprints, product drawings, and technical specifications.
• Implement and improve cold forming processes, including cold heading and deep impact extrusion, to shape metal parts.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Utilize 3D modeling and drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks for tooling and assembly design.
• Collaborate with tool room machinists, header operators, and extrusion operators to prototype, test, and validate tooling.
• Identify and address quality assurance requirements including tolerances, surface finishes, and material properties.
• Translate 2D prints into effective tooling designs that meet customer requirements.
• Support pre- and post-plating processes related to cold forming operations.
• Engage in secondary processing activities such as thread rolling, pressing, and machining.
• Design multi-die bills of materials for progressive tooling applications.
• Participate in APQP processes and provide input on product and process quality planning.
• Work with MRP/ERP systems for production and resource planning.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tooling design and development for cold heading operations.
• Proficiency with cold forming processes such as multi-die, multi-blow progressive cold heading.
• Familiarity with deep impact extrusion processes.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and standard inspection methods.
• Hands-on experience with tool room machinery used in die fabrication, polishing, and assembly.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience specifically in deep impact extrusion.
• Experience working with cold forming of copper and aluminum materials.
• Background in secondary operations including thread rolling, pressing, and machining.
• Exposure to plating processes related to cold forming.
• Experience designing multi-die BOMs for progressive tooling setups.
• Precision machining, progressive die stamping, or metal forming experience in fastener manufacturing or similar industries.
• Experience with APQP methodologies.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP software systems.