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The Cly-Del Manufacturing Company · 1 month ago

Tooling Engineer/Designer – New Product Development

Waterbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Cly-Del Manufacturing Company has been a trusted partner in precision metal forming for over 86 years. They are seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer/Designer to focus on the design and development of new transfer press tooling and the redesign of existing tooling for Eyeletype™ and deep drawn metal components.

HardwareIndustrial EngineeringMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Lead the design of new transfer press tooling for Eyeletype™ and deep drawn metal components, as well as redesigns of existing tools for improved performance

Apply deep knowledge of draw reductions, clearances, punch and die radii, component sizing, and transfer system mechanics to ensure optimal designs

Create detailed tooling drawings in SolidWorks, maintaining accuracy and integration with ERP system or PDM

Support prototype and sample development for customer validation

Design auxiliary tooling systems for existing presses (transfer slides, cross-motion devices, in-die sensing, etc.)

Evaluate press configurations and determine best tooling/process layouts based on component geometry, material characteristics, and cost-efficiency

Recommend tool steels, coatings, and finishes to maximize tool life and part quality

Conduct root-cause analysis and develop solutions for tooling performance issues, material flow challenges, and press-to-press transfers

Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing tooling standards

Drive tooling projects from concept through launch, coordinating across Commercial, Operations, Tool Room, Quality, and Manufacturing

Conduct structured design reviews and secure cross-functional approvals before build and release

Manage and coordinate project assignments with the Sales Team to meet specific customer requirements

Collaborate directly with customers to understand application requirements and deliver robust, production-ready solutions.Attend sales and engineering meetings to support product development at customer locations when necessary

Manage vendor relationships for purchased tooling components (bushings, springs, wear items)

Maintain part drawings, gage drawings, tooling records, and process documentation

Ensure design revisions are tracked and accurately documented

Support APQP/PPAP requirements through detailed tooling records, design reviews, and validation reports

Qualification

Tool design engineeringSolidWorksTransfer press toolingDeep draw metal formingProgressive stamping toolingRoot-cause analysisProject leadershipCollaboration