Die Cast Designer (GDE)
Posted
Summary
Designs die cast dies and tooling in Siemens NX, producing 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings; develops cooling, gating, venting, and ejection concepts from customer part data and works with simulation, machining, and toolmaking teams on tryouts, troubleshooting, and revisions for automotive and aerospace customers.
Die Cast Designer - General Die & Engineering
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Die Cast Designer with experience in Siemens NX to design, develop, and improve die cast dies for a variety of projects. Our capabilities have expanded beyond large structural die cast dies for automotive customers to include a broad range of die cast and plastic injection dies for a variety of customers including automotive, aerospace, and others. Working on different design challenges, you will apply your technical expertise, and continue growing your experience.
What You Will Do
- Design complete die cast dies and tooling components using Siemens NX, including 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
- Develop tooling concepts from customer part data and engineering specifications, incorporating cooling, venting, gating, overflow, and ejection systems.
- Collaborate with simulation engineers to optimize metal filling, solidification, and overall tool performance.
- Support tool tryout activities, troubleshoot tooling issues, and implement design revisions and corrective modifications as needed.
- Participate in design reviews and customer meetings to evaluate tooling feasibility, address engineering changes, and improve designs.
- Maintain accurate tooling documentation, revision control, and engineering records.
- Ensure designs meet company standards, customer specifications, safety requirements, and industry best practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- You will work closely with engineering, simulation, machining, toolmaking, and production teams to develop die designs that meet customer requirements, support manufacturability, and deliver reliable performance.
What You Will Bring
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software, including 3D modeling and drafting.
- 3 years of die cast tooling design experience preferred.
- Knowledge of tool steel selection, cooling systems, gating design, and ejection methods.
- Familiarity with CNC machining processes, tooling manufacturing methods, and product data management (PDM) systems.
- Ability to interpret customer CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Experience with high-pressure die casting (HPDC), aluminum, magnesium, or zinc tooling, automotive manufacturing, engineering change management, or APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 requirements is a plus.
Who We Are
At General Die & Engineering (GDE), we take on tough tooling challenges and turn them into precision-engineered solutions. From large structural die cast dies to specialized tooling and complex molds, our work combines engineering expertise, innovation, and craftsmanship. With a growing range of projects and customers across automotive, aerospace, and other industries, there is always something new to design, solve, and build.
Employee Ownership Advantage
ArtiFlex employees are ArtiFlex owners with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We provide a full array of Health and Welfare plans including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Life, Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts, 401k with Company Matching, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Annual Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Tool Purchase Program, Career Development, Training, Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount, Company Events, Celebrations, and more!
Take the next step in your career with a company that invests in you—because we succeed when you do. Apply now to join ArtiFlex and become an owner in your future.