Job Title: Tooling and Die Engineer

Job Description

North Star Company is a premium roll forming company on the west coast of the United States. In this position, you will play a hands-on role in the design and development of tooling as well as servicing and care for existing tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures according to part prints and schematics.
• Conduct tests for dimensions and tolerances for finished pieces.
• Develop and refine finished products with different tooling processes.
• Design and tool parts in a professional manufacturing environment with recommended Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) training.
• Utilize AutoCAD for designing blueprints and schematics.
• Design, build, and modify new and existing roll form tooling, including pre-punch and cut-off dies.
• Manage die drawings and data in correlation to our customers’ part designs.
• Oversee tool shop schedules, quality, and production.
• Manage tooling from initial designs through the tool build.
• Perform roll form trials for new and existing programs to maximize tooling efficiency and lifespan.
• Handle purchasing and tooling inventory management duties.
• Manage die component inventory.
• Redo tooling for the extrusion division and other company needs.
• Design dies for any pre-punch processes before material goes to roll forming.
• Design cut-off and punches to shear metal to the desired length.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of tool and die making.
• Hands-on experience with mills and lathes.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage tool life performance and oversee production quality.

Work Environment

The work environment includes older machines and has a nostalgic, time-machine feel. The company is working to bring tool and die operations in-house and reduce reliance on sub-vendors. Working hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The company offers benefits, performance bonuses, and growth potential within the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

401k
Health
Dental
Vision
Medical
Performance Bonuses
North Star Company is a premium roll forming company on the west coast of the United States. In this position, you will play a hands-on role in the design and development of tooling as well as servicing and care for existing tooling.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.

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Salary : $100,000 - $140,000