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Metal Stamping Tooling & Process Engineer

Genesee Metal Stamping

Portland, TN 37148 • $85,000 to $110,000 / yr • 10/15/2026

Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description
Is this you?
  • Do you sketch die concepts in SolidWorks or Logopress before your coffee cools?
  • Have you shepherded tooling from print to production, aligning internal teams and outside shops?
  • Can you read a complex print, apply GD&T like a native language, and troubleshoot a stubborn dimension out of spec?
  • Do APQP, PPAP, and ISO feel like familiar territory? Lean ideas always in your back pocket?
  • Are you energized by shaving seconds off cycle times and minimizing material scrap?
The work
  • Design and develop stamping dies, tooling, and check fixtures with CAD (SolidWorks, Logopress, AutoCAD).
  • Embed safety, ergonomics, and operational needs into every design decision.
  • Lead tooling builds with internal/external toolrooms; manage schedules and deliverables.
  • Plan/execute trials and validations; debug and resolve issues to stabilize quality.
  • Continuously improve material usage, cycle time, press tonnage allocation, and process flow.
  • Collaborate daily with Engineering, Tool & Die, Quality, and Production teams.
  • Maintain thorough documentation: models, drawings, specifications, and guidelines.
  • Recommend and implement improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
Musthaves
  • High School Diploma/GED and an engineering degree or equivalent handson experience.
  • 5+ years in tooling design, development, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Background in progressive stamping dies.
  • SolidWorks proficiency (Logopress preferred) with some 2D design exposure.
  • GD&T expertise; fluent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Handson familiarity with tool/die build, debug, machining, and setup/repair.
  • Ability to perform rootcause analysis on part failures.
  • Experience with transfer/progressive dies, coilfed presses, and indie tapping/assembly.
Nicetohaves
  • Certified Toolmaker or 5+ years in Tool & Die.
  • Apprenticeship completion.
  • APQP/PPAP practice; working knowledge of ISO standards.
  • Lean/continuous improvement track record.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and problemsolving skills.
Perks & growth
  • Work style: Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote.
  • Bonus program tied to your results and plant profitability.
  • Career growth opportunities and meaningful ownership of projects.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Room to innovate and shape manufacturing excellence.
Proficiencies we value
  • GD Troubleshooting; CAD/CAM; Mechanical Design & Engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die).
  • Tool/Die/Mold repair and setup capabilities.
  • PPAP process experience; strong written and verbal communication.
Tools of the trade
  • CAD: AutoCAD, SolidWorks (Logopress), Solid Edge.