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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Cold Forming
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview:

A leading precision manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in cold forming processes. This role involves the design, analysis, and validation of tooling used in cold heading and forming operations. The engineer will play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting manufacturing operations, and ensuring tooling is delivered to meet specifications related to quality, cost, and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for tooling innovation and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design cold forming tools and related gauges that meet blueprint and specification requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain digital tool models, drawings, and documentation.
• Perform calculations and run software simulations to validate tool designs.
• Generate and track tooling work orders; support procurement and implementation.
• Conduct tooling improvement studies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting tooling or forming issues.
• Assist in training team members on identifying and resolving tool-related failures.
• Ensure adherence to internal engineering procedures and industry standards.
• Contribute to cost reduction, quality enhancement, and uptime optimization efforts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of cold forming processes and tool design fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering blueprints.
• Experience with simulation software for validating tool designs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Capable of managing multiple engineering projects and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in technical documentation and engineering reporting.
• Experience with cold forming equipment such as Nedschroef and National machines is preferred.
• Background in specifying gauges and tools for precision components with micron-level tolerances is a plus

Thank you

Ahbey Manuel
Division Director
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(954) 889-3919 (Direct Line)
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