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Progressive Die Designer

Lyons Tool & Die Company

Meriden, CT 06450 • $80,000 to $120,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Die Designer with previous experience in a metal stamping environment. Will need knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Participation in die design reviews, DFM, prototyping and development activities are routine. Cost estimating experience a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Designs progressive dies, tools, fixtures, and gages per customer specifications, and/or in accordance with Lyons standards.
  • Produces detailed drawings, specifications, and component lists.
  • Provides strip layouts and assembly drawings to customers for external design reviews, as required.
  • Issues engineering drawings upon completion of the design.
  • Updates engineering drawings per Toolmaker’s notes and mark-ups, if any, upon completion of build.
  • Solicits quotations for all components associated with the build of the tool.
  • Generates bills of material for raw materials and purchased components.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Previous experience designing complex progressive dies, in a manufacturing environment, is required.
  • Experience utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD required
  • 5+ years of stamping die design experience
  • Cost estimating experience a plus

Lyons is a manufacturer of Complex Metal Stampings, CNC Machined Parts, Mechanical Assemblies, Progressive Dies and Rapid Prototypes. We are an AS9100:D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and ITAR registered company.