Job DescriptionNOW HIRING: Design Engineer Morton Grove, IL$100,000 - $130,000 per year (Based on Skills & Experience) Full-Time | Direct HireWe are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead tooling design and process development within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in all Pre-Design, Design, and Process Release stages of new tooling jobs. The ideal candidate has strong progressive die design experience, understands forming processes, and is highly proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.This is a high-impact opportunity offering strong compensation for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop tooling for new production programs
- Create full manufacturing process flows including die stages and forming operations
- Determine sequence and number of die stages for cutting, punching, and forming
- Estimate tooling costs using material, labor, and subcontractor data
- Input pricing and sourcing information into ERP system
- Organize and lead Pre-Design and Process Release meetings
- Manage subcontract tooling assignments
- Oversee customer engineering changes and blueprint revisions
- Maintain design files and CNC program transfers
- Reverse engineer existing die sets and create electronic prints
- Support die tryouts and evaluate readiness for production
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred OR Trade school certification or minimum 5 years of die/tooling design experience
Proficiency in:
- SolidWorksAutoCADMicrosoft Excel & WordStrong knowledge of progressive die and forming processes
- Experience estimating tooling costs
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with high noise levels
- Exposure to production equipment and machinery
- Occasional exposure to oils, dust, and cutting fluids
Pre-Employment Requirements:- Drug screen required
- Background check required
- Interested candidates, call 847-663-5322 and ask for Monica MontesEmail emontes@chasestaffing.comApply online at www.chasestaffing.comMeet Your Recruiter
- Esmeralda Montes
