Die Designer, Tool & Die Team
Posted by Leatherman on 08/18/2024
Job Basics
Industry Sector: , Action, Bike, Fishing, Fitness, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow, WaterSports
Job Categories: Design - Engineer, Design & Development - Product, Manufacturing
Company Type: Accessories, HardGoods/Equipment, Recreation, Retail
State: OR
City: Portland
Country: United States
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Depending On Experience $30-$57
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: Telecommute
Job Description & Requirements
Leatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering exceptional products, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. We prioritize quality, environmental responsibility and operational excellence in our manufacturing processes. Join us at Leatherman Tool Group and contribute to our mission of creating innovative tools that empower people to take on the expected and unexpected, resulting in real tales of triumph.
Position:
Die Designer, Tool & Die Team
Salary Range:
Depending On Experience $30-$57
Monthly Production Bonus:
If Goals Achieved Potential 6%
Shift Hours Are Flexible:
Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 9am-5:30pm
Position is onsite however open to hybrid after training and proven competence.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced die designer or a tooling engineer who enjoys the die design process. Your core job focus will be die designs. You will work under minimal supervision while designing many types of metal stamping dies including coining, fineblank, and progressive dies, as well as designing any other tooling, prototype tooling, fixturing, or gaging needed to support business objectives, all while using proven Engineering and Tool and Die processes. Provides manufacturability feedback to cross-functional teams. Supports and mentors other Tool and Die team members and department Engineering staff. Supports the Tool & Die CI team with business objectives and goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDC&G).
Essential Functions
- Understand the LTG Die Design Guidelines and apply them where necessary.
- Use Solidworks CAD software to design metal stamping dies including coining, fineblank, and progressive dies, as well as designing any other tooling, prototype tooling, fixturing, or gaging required.
- Generate strip layouts and die design planning based on customer supplied part drawings.
- Generate surfaces and other geometry as required to complete or modify die designs.
- Initiate die design review stages starting with strip layout and ending at final review of die design.
- Provide technical input on manufacturability, manufacturing process requirements, strip layout, part development, die design, and component inspection processes.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional areas to ensure new dies, along with existing die modifications, are introduced in an effective manner.
- Analyze statistical data and use it to update existing die designs, focusing on optimizing output, quality, and process capability.
- Generate and/or update Drawings and BOMs to support die modifications or new die designs.
- Provides support and guidance to other Die Design team members.
- Maintains record keeping of controlled documents and their changes while following current processes.
Additional Functions
- May provide peer reviews of strip layouts and die designs before official review stages.
- Provide support to any aspect of the Tool & Die Shop as needed.
- Provide CAD support to all departments within LTG as needed.
Education and/or Experience
- Tool & Die Apprenticeship/Journeyman status
- Demonstrated Die Design experience required, typically between 5 and 10 years.
- Demonstrated strip layout and die planning required.
- Knowledge of machine shop equipment, wire edm, and cnc programming required.
- GD&T proficiency, blueprint reading skills, and high level of understanding of product manufacturing tolerances required.
- Intermediate to advanced CAD skills required. Experience with Solidworks preferred.
- Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, communication, and teamwork.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees
Leatherman believes having healthy employees contributes to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.
- Medical/dental/vision
- Free/low cost on-site primary care health center
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Behavioral health programs
- Pet insurance
- Onsite health coaching
- Lifestyle and fitness programs
- Tuition assistance
- Employee volunteer program
- Generous employee discounts
- Onsite fitness center
- Paid time off
Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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